364 Bachelor's Programs in Visual Arts in North America

Top universities for Visual Arts in North America

Ranked by how many visual arts programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (15)
• University of Maryland, Baltimore County (8)
• Temple University (7)
• Wichita State University (7)
• Slippery Rock University (6)
• University of South Alabama (6)
• University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls (5)
• Truman State University (5)
• Ball State University (5)
• Missouri State University (5)

January intake in North America

34 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• Bachelor in Art, B.A. — California State University, Los Angeles · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Visual Studies — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Art — The University of Alabama at Birmingham · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Art, B.A. — The University of North Carolina at Greensboro · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Art, BA — University of Iowa · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Art — Arkansas State University · starts Jan 2027

Bachelors in Visual Arts in North America: common questions

How many visual arts programs are there in North America?

364 visual arts bachelors programs at 195 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.

How much does a visual arts degree in North America cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in visual arts in North America is 29,000 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 19,598 USD and 39,626 USD a year.

Can I study visual arts in North America in English?

Yes — 100% of the visual arts programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (364 of 364).

Are any of these visual arts programs available online?

5 of the 364 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.