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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts in the Plains States Region

23 Colleges in the Plains States Region
179 Master's Degrees
$24,400 Avg Early-Career Salary
A master's degree in fine and studio arts is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #49 out of 326 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 23 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the most popular for fine and studio arts students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 179 master's degrees in fine and studio arts during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Fine & Studio Arts School for Your Master's Degree

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts in the Plains States Region The Fine Arts master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts in the Plains States Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for fine and studio arts, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for fine and studio arts.


 

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in fine and studio arts.

10 Most Well Attended Schools for Fine Arts Students Working on Their Master's

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
40 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IA
#1 Best Quality In IA

University of Iowa is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in fine and studio arts. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in fine and studio arts in Iowa.

There were approximately 40 fine and studio arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent year we have data available.

After graduating, Fine Arts master's recipients typically earn about $23,800 in their early careers.

More information about a master’s in fine and studio arts from University of Iowa

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19 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MN
#3 Best Quality In MN

Minneapolis College of Art and Design is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in fine and studio arts. Located in the city of Minneapolis, MCAD is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in fine and studio arts in Minnesota.

There were about 19 fine and studio arts students who graduated with this degree at MCAD in the most recent year we have data available.

Students who graduate with their master's from the Fine Arts program state that they receive average early career wages of $25,000.

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
18 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KS
#2 Best Quality In KS

University of Kansas is a popular decision for students pursuing a master's degree in fine and studio arts. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in fine and studio arts in Kansas.

There were about 18 fine and studio arts individuals who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent year we have data available.

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18 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NE
#1 Best Quality In NE

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in fine and studio arts has to check out University of Nebraska at Kearney. Located in the distant town of Kearney, UNK is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in fine and studio arts in Nebraska.

There were roughly 18 fine and studio arts individuals who graduated with this degree at UNK in the most recent year we have data available.

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17 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MO
#1 Best Quality In MO

WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Louis. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in fine and studio arts in Missouri.

There were roughly 17 fine and studio arts students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent year we have data available.

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Fontbonne University
Saint Louis, MO
12 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Fontbonne University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were about 12 fine and studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Fontbonne University in the most recent year we have data available.

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9 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In MO
#5 Best Quality In MO

Located in the large city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public university with a large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for master's degrees in fine and studio arts in Missouri.

There were about 9 fine and studio arts individuals who graduated with this degree at UMKC in the most recent data year.

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
8 Annual Master's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In MO
#2 Best Quality In MO

Located in the small city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in fine and studio arts in Missouri.

There were about 8 fine and studio arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Lindenwood University in the most recent data year.

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7 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MN
#1 Best Quality In MN

UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in fine and studio arts in Minnesota.

There were about 7 fine and studio arts individuals who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year.

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6 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In IA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

MIU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the remote town of Fairfield.

There were about 6 fine and studio arts students who graduated with this degree at MIU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in fine and studio arts from Maharishi International University

Best Fine & Studio Arts Colleges by State

Explore the most popular fine and studio arts schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Missouri 184 50
Minnesota 169 31
Iowa 146 68
Kansas 144 24
Nebraska 116 45
North Dakota 100 4
South Dakota 84 2

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One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Fine & Studio Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.

Fine Arts Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Art Studies 80
Fine Arts 61
Art History 36
Painting 1
Ceramic Arts & Ceramics 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Music 331
Drama & Theater Arts 96
Design & Applied Arts 52
General Visual & Performing Arts 19
Arts & Media Management 12
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 8
Dance 4

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