Study Visual Arts in the United States

419 programmes in visual arts at 197 universities in the United States are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 29,486 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 20,556 USD and 39,853 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Visual Arts programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Studio Art Rice University Bachelor's 54,100 USD
Bachelor in Painting Savannah College of Art and Design Bachelor's 40,079 USD
Bachelor in Art (BFA) Biola University Bachelor's 46,704 USD
Bachelor in Art Simmons University Bachelor's 42,920 USD
Bachelor in Art, B.A. California State University, Los Angeles Bachelor's 28,087 USD
Bachelor in Art St. Edward's University Bachelor's 50,484 USD
Bachelor in Art, 3-D/Sculpture/Ceramics Emphasis, BA Utah Tech University, St. George Bachelor's 16,836 USD
Bachelor in Art Wayne State University Bachelor's 31,044 USD
Master in Art, M.F.A. California State University, Los Angeles Master's 28,087 USD
Bachelor in Art Caldwell University Bachelor's 37,352 USD
Bachelor in Art (Studio Art) Monmouth University Bachelor's 44,098 USD
Bachelor in Studio Art University of Evansville Bachelor's 42,676 USD
Bachelor in Art - Studio Art Seton Hill University Bachelor's 29,030 USD
Bachelor in Art (BA) College of Staten Island Bachelor's 15,440 USD
Bachelor in Art Luther College Bachelor's 49,650 USD
Bachelor in Art (BFA) Slippery Rock University Bachelor's 15,432 USD
Bachelor in Art St. Bonaventure University Bachelor's 38,950 USD
Bachelor in Art La Sierra University Bachelor's 36,720 USD
Master in Sculpture and Intermedia Online Ball State University Master's 28,582 USD
Bachelor in Art (BA) Slippery Rock University Bachelor's 15,432 USD
Bachelor in Art (BFA) Brigham Young University Bachelor's 6,496 USD
Bachelor in Art (BFA) Governors State University Bachelor's 18,284 USD
Bachelor in Art Hartwick College Bachelor's 51,762 USD
Bachelor in Studio Art (BFA) Savannah State University Bachelor's 18,842 USD

Visual Arts in the United States by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 344 20,556 USD 29,486 USD 39,853 USD
Master's 62 22,675 USD 31,047 USD 36,758 USD
PhD 1 — — —

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Universities for visual arts in the United States

Study Visual Arts in the United States: common questions

How many visual arts programmes are there in the United States?
419 visual arts programmes at 197 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a visual arts degree in the United States cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in visual arts in the United States is 29,486 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 20,556 USD and 39,853 USD per year.
Can I study visual arts in the United States in English?
Yes — 100% of the visual arts programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (419 of 419).
Are any of these visual arts programmes available online?
11 of the 419 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.

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