62 Master's Programs in Visual Arts in the United States

Top universities for Visual Arts in the United States

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

• Savannah College of Art and Design (3)
• University of South Dakota (3)
• Temple University (3)
• Rhode Island School of Design (3)
• University of Houston (3)
• University of Iowa (2)
• California State University, Fullerton (2)
• Lindenwood University (2)
• The University of Memphis (2)
• Wayne State University (2)

January intake in the United States

16 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.

• Master in Art, M.F.A. — California State University, Los Angeles · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Art — University of Houston · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Printmaking MFA — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Art Studio — Queens College CUNY · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Art, M.F.A. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Art, MFA — University of Iowa · starts Jan 2027

Masters (MS) in Visual Arts in the United States: common questions

How many visual arts programs are there in the United States?

62 visual arts masters programs at 47 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

How much does a visual arts degree in the United States cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in visual arts in the United States is 31,047 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 22,675 USD and 36,758 USD a year.

Can I study visual arts in the United States in English?

Yes — 100% of the visual arts programs in the United States in our catalog are taught in English (62 of 62).

Are any of these visual arts programs available online?

2 of the 62 programs in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.