Best Fine and Studio Arts Schools in Ohio

Ohio has 29 colleges offering Fine and Studio Arts programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 941 recent graduates. Graduates in Ohio earn $23,218 on average within two years — 9% below the national average of $25,651. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

School choice matters significantly: Miami University-Oxford graduates earn $26,585 while Denison University graduates earn $15,552 — a $11,033 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in OH

$23,218

OH Avg. Earnings

$25,651

National Avg.

559

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Fine and Studio Arts in Ohio

Public Schools (12)

$24,473

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (11)

$22,726

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Ohio produce comparable or higher early earnings for Fine and Studio Arts graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Fine and Studio Arts Schools in Ohio, Ranked by Earnings

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH · Public

$26,585

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,215

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 82.1%

Kenyon College

Gambier, OH · Private

$25,967

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $18,841

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 30.7%

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public

$27,978

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,537

Graduates: 121

Acceptance: 50.8%

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH · Private

$18,771

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $16,622

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 33.0%

Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, OH ·

$21,356

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $20,703

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH ·

$21,356

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $20,703

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Southern Campus

Ironton, OH ·

$21,356

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $20,703

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH ·

$21,356

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $20,703

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public

$21,356

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $20,703

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: 84.8%

#10

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Zanesville, OH ·

$21,356

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $20,703

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: N/A

#11

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH · Public

$24,808

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,031

Graduates: 62

Acceptance: 87.7%

#12

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH · Public

$25,194

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,828

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 95.5%

#13

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH · Public

$25,774

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,260

Graduates: 42

Acceptance: 80.3%

#14

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Public

$21,508

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,849

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 70.9%

#15

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH · Public

$23,649

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,361

Graduates: 70

Acceptance: 80.6%

#16

Kent State University at Stark

North Canton, OH ·

$23,649

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,133

Graduates: 56

Acceptance: N/A

#17

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH · Public

$23,649

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,133

Graduates: 56

Acceptance: 86.7%

#18

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH · Public

$23,508

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,383

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 95.2%

#19

Shawnee State University

Portsmouth, OH · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $17,774

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: N/A

#20

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH · Public

$25,194

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $20,687

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 94.8%

#21

Cleveland Institute of Art

Cleveland, OH · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $18,508

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 56.3%

#22

Columbus College of Art & Design

Columbus, OH · Private

$26,353

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,871

Graduates: 33

Acceptance: 71.7%

#23

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH · Private

Art Academy of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH · Private

$24,201

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,425

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 33.1%

#25

Otterbein University

Westerville, OH · Private

Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH · Private

The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH · Private

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH · Private

Denison University

Granville, OH · Private

$15,552

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 16.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Fine and Studio Arts in Ohio?

Miami University-Oxford ranks #1 for Fine and Studio Arts in Ohio with median graduate earnings of $26,585 within two years of graduation. There are 29 schools offering Fine and Studio Arts programs in the state.

How much do Fine and Studio Arts graduates earn in Ohio?

Fine and Studio Arts graduates in Ohio earn an average of $23,218 within two years of graduation. This is 9% below the national average of $25,651 for this major.

What is the hardest Fine and Studio Arts school to get into in Ohio?

Denison University is the most selective Fine and Studio Arts program in Ohio with an acceptance rate of 16.9%. The average acceptance rate across Fine and Studio Arts programs in the state is 67.2%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Fine and Studio Arts in Ohio?

In Ohio, private Fine and Studio Arts programs produce average earnings of $22,726 vs $24,473 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 12 public and 11 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.