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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts in South Carolina

25 Ranked Colleges
347 Degrees Awarded
$27,700 Avg Cost*
Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Fine & Studio Arts is the 31st most popular major in the country with 37,413 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, fine and studio arts graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $25,051 and had an average of $25,492 in loans still to pay off.

Across South Carolina, there were 347 fine and studio arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $21,441 and $26,694 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina” ranking, we looked at 25 colleges that offer a degree in fine and studio arts. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular fine and studio arts programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina

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

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Out of the 25 schools in the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #1 spot on the list. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s Fine Arts degrees to 74 students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% 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%.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at UofSC

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College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend College of Charleston. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina. C of C is a public institution located in Charleston, South Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 50 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full C of C Fine & Studio Arts Report

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Winthrop University
Rock Hill, South Carolina

Out of the 25 schools in the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Winthrop University landed the #3 spot on the list. Winthrop University is a medium-sized public school situated in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It awarded 36 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Winthrop Fine & Studio Arts Report

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Lander University
Greenwood, South Carolina

Out of the 25 schools in the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Lander University landed the #4 spot on the list. Lander University is located in Greenwood, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 22 ’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Lander University

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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Clemson University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina. This large school is located in Clemson, South Carolina, and it awarded 22 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Clemson University Fine & Studio Arts Report

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With a ranking of #6, University of South Carolina - Aiken did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina list. Aiken, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s Fine Arts degrees to 17 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at UofSC Aiken

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Coastal Carolina University
Conway, South Carolina

With a ranking of #6, Coastal Carolina University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina list. Coastal Carolina University is a fairly large public school situated in Conway, South Carolina. It awarded 17 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Coastal Carolina University

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University of South Carolina - Upstate
Spartanburg, South Carolina

With a ranking of #6, University of South Carolina - Upstate did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina list. Spartanburg, South Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s Fine Arts degrees to 17 students in 2020-2021.

Full USC Upstate Fine & Studio Arts Report

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Furman University
Greenville, South Carolina

Furman University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 15 diplomas to qualified ’s Fine Arts students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.2% 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%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Furman

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Wofford College
Spartanburg, South Carolina

Wofford College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #10. This small school is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and it awarded 12 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Wofford College Fine & Studio Arts Report

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Bob Jones University
Greenville, South Carolina

Bob Jones University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina list. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 10 diplomas to qualified ’s Fine Arts students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Bob Jones University

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With a ranking of #12, University of South Carolina - Beaufort did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina list. University of South Carolina - Beaufort is a public institution located in Bluffton, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at USCB

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Francis Marion University
Florence, South Carolina

Francis Marion University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #12. Francis Marion University is a small public school situated in Florence, South Carolina. It awarded 8 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Francis Marion University

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Claflin University
Orangeburg, South Carolina

Claflin University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #12. This small school is located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, and it awarded 8 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Claflin

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Anderson University South Carolina
Anderson, South Carolina

Anderson University South Carolina landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina ranking. Located in Anderson, South Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 6 degrees to qualified ’s Fine Arts students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Anderson University South Carolina

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Converse College
Spartanburg, South Carolina

Converse College landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina ranking. Converse College is a small school located in Spartanburg, South Carolina that handed out 6 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Converse College

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Columbia College
Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina ranking. Columbia College South Carolina is a small school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 5 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Columbia College South Carolina

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Limestone College
Gaffney, South Carolina

Limestone College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #18. Located in Gaffney, South Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified ’s Fine Arts students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Limestone College

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Presbyterian College
Clinton, South Carolina

Presbyterian College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina ranking. Located in Clinton, South Carolina, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 3 degrees to qualified ’s Fine Arts students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Presbyterian College

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Newberry College
Newberry, South Carolina

Newberry College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina list. Newberry College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Newberry, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Newberry College Fine & Studio Arts Report

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South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, South Carolina

South Carolina State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #21. South Carolina State University is a small school located in Orangeburg, South Carolina that handed out 2 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at South Carolina State University

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Coker University
Hartsville, South Carolina

Coker University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #22. Coker is a small school located in Hartsville, South Carolina that handed out 1 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Coker

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North Greenville University
Tigerville, South Carolina

North Greenville University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina list. North Greenville University is located in Tigerville, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 ’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 5.0% 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 North Greenville Fine & Studio Arts Report

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Benedict College
Columbia, South Carolina

With a ranking of #22, Benedict College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina list. Benedict College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 1 ’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Benedict College

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Erskine College
Due West, South Carolina

Erskine College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in South Carolina ranking. Due West, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s Fine Arts degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Erskine College

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