Best Fine and Studio Arts Schools in Maine

Maine has 4 colleges offering Fine and Studio Arts programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 116 recent graduates. Graduates earn $25,707 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $25,651.

4
Schools in ME
$25,707
ME Avg. Earnings
$25,651
National Avg.
559
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Fine and Studio Arts in Maine

Public Schools (2)
$24,615
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (2)
$26,254
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $1,639 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Fine and Studio Arts Schools in Maine, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of Maine logo

University of Maine

Orono, ME · Public

N/A
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $25,909
Graduates: 16
Acceptance: 95.7%
#2
University of Southern Maine logo

University of Southern Maine

Portland, ME · Public

$24,615
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $24,848
Graduates: 21
Acceptance: 79.3%
#3
Maine College of Art & Design logo

Maine College of Art & Design

Portland, ME · Private

$21,736
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $18,640
Graduates: 79
Acceptance: 77.5%
#4
Bowdoin College logo

Bowdoin College

Brunswick, ME · Private

$30,771
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 8.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Fine and Studio Arts in Maine?
University of Maine ranks #1 for Fine and Studio Arts in Maine with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 4 schools offering Fine and Studio Arts programs in the state.
How much do Fine and Studio Arts graduates earn in Maine?
Fine and Studio Arts graduates in Maine earn an average of $25,707 within two years of graduation. This is near the national average of $25,651 for this major.
What is the hardest Fine and Studio Arts school to get into in Maine?
Bowdoin College is the most selective Fine and Studio Arts program in Maine with an acceptance rate of 8.0%. The average acceptance rate across Fine and Studio Arts programs in the state is 65.1%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Fine and Studio Arts in Maine?
In Maine, private Fine and Studio Arts programs produce average earnings of $26,254 vs $24,615 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 2 public and 2 private options in the state.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.