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 (BFA) Savannah State University Bachelor's 18,842 USD
Bachelor in Art and Visual Studies Georgian Court University Bachelor's 35,360 USD
Bachelor in Art, Ceramics Concentration Jacksonville State University Bachelor's 20,580 USD
Bachelor in Art Earlham College Bachelor's 50,970 USD
Bachelor in Art Saint Cloud State University Bachelor's 18,696 USD
Bachelor in Art (BFA) Valdosta State University Bachelor's 19,281 USD
Bachelor in Art Arcadia University Bachelor's 47,590 USD
Bachelor in Art Washburn University Bachelor's 20,530 USD
Bachelor in Art - Fine Art Studio: 2D or 3D Seton Hill University Bachelor's 29,030 USD
Bachelor in Studio Art (B.F.A.) Grand Valley State University Bachelor's 21,488 USD
Bachelor in Studio Art Colby College Bachelor's 66,600 USD
Master in Studio Art (Online) Online Lindenwood University Master's 16,530 USD
Bachelor in Art, BA University of Iowa Bachelor's 30,979 USD
Master in Art Williams College Master's 64,540 USD
Bachelor in Art Doane University Bachelor's 40,491 USD
Bachelor in Visual Art Brown University Bachelor's 62,680 USD
Introduction to Imagemaking Online California Institute of the Arts — —
Bachelor in Art, B.A. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Bachelor's 28,087 USD
Master in Sculpture Rhode Island School of Design Master's 58,690 USD
Bachelor in Art Waynesburg University Bachelor's 28,120 USD
Bachelor in Art Adelphi University, Garden City Bachelor's 42,090 USD
Bachelor in Art The University of Alabama at Birmingham Bachelor's 28,860 USD
Bachelor in Art: New Studio Practice - 3D Art Bemidji State University Bachelor's 10,440 USD
Master in Painting Rhode Island School of Design Master's 58,690 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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