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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland

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Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland

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Fine & Studio Arts is the 31st most popular major in the country with 37,604 degrees awarded in 2021-2022. In , fine & studio arts graduates who were awarded their degree in , earned an average of $25,159 and had an average of $25,720 in loans still to pay off.

Across Maryland, there were 648 fine & studio arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,377 and $30,876 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland” ranking analyzed 21 colleges that offered a degree in fine & studio arts. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in fine & studio arts.

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Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland

The colleges and universities below are the best for maryland fine arts students.

Top 21 Most Focused Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts in Maryland

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Maryland Institute College of Art. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland list. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s fine arts degrees to 155 students in 2021-2022.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Maryland Institute College of Art Fine & Studio Arts Report

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St Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, Maryland

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend St Mary’s College of Maryland. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland. SMCM is a small public school situated in St. Mary’s City, Maryland. It awarded 12 ’s fine arts degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at St Mary’s College of Maryland

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Goucher College
Baltimore, Maryland

Out of the 21 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Goucher College landed the #3 spot on the list. Goucher is a private not-for-profit institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Goucher

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Towson University
Towson, Maryland

Out of the 21 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Towson University landed the #4 spot on the list. Towson is a fairly large public school situated in Towson, Maryland. It awarded 142 ’s fine arts degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Towson University

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Hood College
Frederick, Maryland

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Hood College. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland. Located in Frederick, Maryland, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 15 diplomas to qualified ’s fine arts students in 2021-2022.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Hood College

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, Maryland

With a ranking of #6, Salisbury University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland list. This medium-sized school is located in Salisbury, Maryland, and it awarded 41 ’s fine arts degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Salisbury University

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With a ranking of #7, University of Maryland - Baltimore County did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland list. University of Maryland - Baltimore County is a fairly large school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 68 ’s fine arts degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full UMBC Fine & Studio Arts Report

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Washington College
Chestertown, Maryland

Washington College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland ranking. Washington College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Chestertown, Maryland. It awarded 4 ’s fine arts degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Washington College

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Mount St Mary's University
Emmitsburg, Maryland

Mount St Mary’s University ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland list. Mount St Mary’s University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Emmitsburg, Maryland. It awarded 10 ’s fine arts degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at The Mount

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Cecil College
North East, Maryland

Cecil College ranked #10 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland list. Located in North East, Maryland, this small public school awarded 6 degrees to qualified ’s fine arts students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Cecil College Fine & Studio Arts Report

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Frostburg State University
Frostburg, Maryland

Frostburg State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland ranking, coming in at #11. Frostburg, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s fine arts degrees to 18 students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Frostburg State University Fine & Studio Arts Report

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Bowie State University
Bowie, Maryland

Bowie State University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland ranking. Bowie State University is a medium-sized school located in Bowie, Maryland that handed out 15 ’s fine arts degrees in 2021-2022.

Full Bowie State University Fine & Studio Arts Report

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Morgan State University
Baltimore, Maryland

Morgan State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland ranking. Morgan State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 14 ’s fine arts degrees in 2021-2022.

Full Morgan State Fine & Studio Arts Report

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Coppin State University
Baltimore, Maryland

Coppin State University ranked #14 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland list. Coppin State University is a small school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 6 ’s fine arts degrees in 2021-2022.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Coppin State University

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McDaniel College
Westminster, Maryland

McDaniel College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland ranking. McDaniel College is located in Westminster, Maryland and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 9 ’s fine arts degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full McDaniel College Fine & Studio Arts Report

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University of Maryland - College Park landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland ranking. College Park, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s fine arts degrees to 103 students in 2021-2022.

With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at University of Maryland - College Park

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Montgomery College
Rockville, Maryland

Montgomery College ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland list. Montgomery College is a public institution located in Rockville, Maryland. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 14 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Montgomery College

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Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland

Loyola University Maryland ranked #18 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland list. Loyola Maryland is located in Baltimore, Maryland and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 3 ’s fine arts degrees to qualified students.

With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Loyola University Maryland

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Notre Dame of Maryland University ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland list. This small school is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and it awarded 2 ’s fine arts degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at NDMU

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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland

Johns Hopkins University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland ranking. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 6 degrees to qualified ’s fine arts students in 2021-2022.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Johns Hopkins

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Harford Community College
Bel Air, Maryland

Harford Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Fine Arts Major in Maryland ranking. Bel Air, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s fine arts degrees to 0 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Harford Community College

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