by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Painting Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 41 degrees in painting to qualified students.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Painting Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the painting degrees they offer, see the list below.
Every student who is interested in painting has to look into Kansas City Art Institute. Located in the large city of Kansas City, Kansas City Art Institute is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a degree in painting from Kansas City Art Institute
It is difficult to beat Minneapolis College of Art and Design if you wish to pursue a degree in painting. MCAD is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Minneapolis.More information about a degree in painting from Minneapolis College of Art and Design
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One of 13 majors within the Fine & Studio Arts area of study, Painting has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 758 |
| Fine Arts | 662 |
| Art History | 226 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 25 |
| Printmaking | 15 |
| Sculpture | 14 |
| Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts | 13 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | 12 |
| Drawing | 7 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
