Best Colleges for Studio Art

Many of the best programs for studio art majors are housed in prestigious art institutes or schools of design. Yet, as you will see in our list of the Best Colleges for Studio Art programs, many larger universities also boast top-notch learning opportunities. Whether you intend to master the practice of drawing, printmaking, sculpting, painting, or photography, a studio art degree can prepare you to become an independent artist or enter fields such as graphic design, commercial art, teaching, or art therapy.

Click the links below for more information about each college's studio art program. Click here to read our methodology.