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2025 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

20 Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
1,197 Fine Arts Degrees Awarded
$26,338 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in fine & studio arts, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #31 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 20 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,197 degrees in fine & studio arts to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Fine & Studio Arts School

Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region The fine arts program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Fine & Studio Arts rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for fine & studio arts schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Fine & Studio Arts Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Fine Arts
Bachelor's Degrees in Fine Arts
Master's Degrees in Fine Arts
Doctor's Degrees in Fine Arts

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the Rocky Mountains 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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Best Schools for Fine & Studio Arts in the Rocky Mountains Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the fine arts degree levels they offer.

10 Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools in Fine Arts

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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
87 Fine Arts Degrees Awarded
11.5% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in fine & studio arts has to take a look at University of Utah. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, U of U is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #213 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means U of U is a great university overall.

There were approximately 87 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at U of U in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the fine & studio arts major at University of Utah earn $6,743 more than the standard graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
90 Fine Arts Degrees Awarded
$30,143 Median Starting Salary

Colorado State University - Fort Collins is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #178 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Colorado State is a great university overall.

There were about 90 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the fine & studio arts degree program at Colorado State University - Fort Collins get $3,805 above the standard college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
76 Fine Arts Degrees Awarded
$17,501 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in fine & studio arts needs to take a look at University of Colorado Boulder. Located in the midsize city of Boulder, CU - Boulder is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #145 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means CU - Boulder is a great university overall.

There were approximately 76 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at CU - Boulder in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the fine arts program make about $17,501 for their early career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In CO
31 Fine Arts Degrees Awarded

It is hard to beat University of Denver if you want to pursue a degree in fine & studio arts. DU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Denver. A Best Colleges rank of #174 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means DU is a great university overall.

There were about 31 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at DU in the most recent data year.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
60 Fine Arts Degrees Awarded
$34,241 Median Starting Salary

Located in the midsize city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #257 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means BYU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 60 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at BYU in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the fine & studio arts major at Brigham Young University - Provo make $7,903 above the typical graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
73 Fine Arts Degrees Awarded
31.5% Growth in Graduates

MSU Bozeman is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Bozeman. A Best Colleges rank of #614 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means MSU Bozeman is a great university overall.

There were about 73 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at MSU Bozeman in the most recent year we have data available. Those fine & studio arts students who get their degree from Montana State University receive $5,927 more than the standard fine arts student.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Fine Arts Degrees Awarded
9.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Laramie, UW is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 7 schools for overall quality in the state of Wyoming.

There were roughly 32 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at UW in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the fine arts program earn an average of $27,156 for their early career.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
81 Fine Arts Degrees Awarded
$31,144 Median Starting Salary

CU Anschutz is a very large public university located in the large city of Denver. This university ranks 14th out of 31 schools for overall quality in the state of Colorado.

There were about 81 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at CU Anschutz in the most recent year we have data available. Those fine & studio arts students who get their degree from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus make $4,806 more than the average fine arts student.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
67 Fine Arts Degrees Awarded
10.4% Growth in Graduates

University of Northern Colorado is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Greeley. This university ranks 13th out of 31 colleges for overall quality in the state of Colorado.

There were roughly 67 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at University of Northern Colorado in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the fine & studio arts degree program at University of Northern Colorado earn $4,325 more than the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
68 Fine Arts Degrees Awarded
4.4% Growth in Graduates

USU is a very large public university located in the small city of Logan. A Best Colleges rank of #503 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means USU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 68 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at USU in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the fine & studio arts program at Utah State University get $7,214 above the standard graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Best Fine & Studio Arts Colleges by State

Explore the best fine & studio arts schools for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Colorado 275 532
Utah 266 322
Idaho 219 212
Montana 188 86
Wyoming 162 55

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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 591
Fine Arts 507
Art History 86
Intermedia/Multimedia 10
Jewelry Arts 2
Other Fine Arts & Art Studies 1

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Majors Similar to Fine Arts

Related Major Annual Graduates
Design & Applied Arts 1,356
Music 1,032
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 844
Drama & Theater Arts 558
Dance 178
General Visual & Performing Arts 104
Arts & Media Management 55
Other Visual Art 26

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