Top Art Schools Ranking

According to the U.S. News & World Report Top Art School Rankings, Rhode Island School of Design is ranked 1st nationally for its Masters of Fine Arts Program, followed by Yale (2nd) and School of the Art Institute of Chicago (3rd). Another three leading Arts institutions are ranked equal fourth in the league table: Cranbrook Academy, Maryland Institute, and Virginia Commonwealth University.

The Yale School of Art is a professional art school that only grants the Masters of Fine Arts degrees to students who have completed their studies in graphic design, painting/printmaking, photography, or sculpture.

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the best fine arts colleges in the US, located in Chicago, Illinois. It offers an intense two-year MFA graduate program in Studio Arts, M.F.A. in Writing, and M.F.A. in New Arts Journalism.

Cranbrook Academy of Art is a Top 4 Art Academy in the country. The 2009 edition of “America’s Best Graduate Schools” published by US News and World Report placed the Academy 4th overall among the 220 Master of Fine Arts programs across the US. Cranbrook’s departments are all ranked in the top 10 in the “specialties” rankings such as: Ceramics, Fiber, Graphic Design (2D Design), Industrial Design (3D Design), Metals/Jewelry (Metalsmithing), Painting, Photography, Printmaking (Print Media) and Sculpture.

Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) Master of Fine Arts programs are ranked among the top 4 in the nation. It is also ranked 4th in painting/ drawing, 6th in graphic design, 7th in sculpture, 12th in multimedia/visual communications, and 15th in photography in the specialty rankings.

Virginia Commonwealth University is ranked 4th overall and 1st among public university school of arts and design in the country by U.S. News & World Report. It is also rated 1st in Sculpture, 4th in Graphic Design, 8th in Painting, 9th in Multimedia/Visual Communications, 12th in Ceramics, 17th in Printmaking, and 5th in Glass.

* Other top 10 schools include: California Institute of the Arts (=7th), Carnegie Mellon (=7th), UCLA (=7th) and Alfred University (10th).

* Recommended Reading:

Best Design Schools

Art & Design Ranking 2016

Top Liberal Arts Colleges (US)

World Top 10 Universities in Arts and Humanities (THES)

Top Creative Writing Programs

Top Performing Arts Schools

Top Art Therapy Schools & Programs

Times Ranking of Art & Design Programs

Author

Kelvin Wong Loke Yuen is an experienced writer specializing in education-related topics, with a strong background in teaching and training. He has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in education and creates practical, easy-to-understand articles that help educators, students, and professionals improve their skills and knowledge. Check out his profile on: LinkedIn.

Popular posts from this blog

Largest Universities in South Africa

South Africa is home to some of the largest and most prestigious universities on the African continent, offering diverse academic programs and fostering innovation across various disciplines. Among the top institutions in the country are the University of South Africa (Unisa), North-West University (NWU), the University of Pretoria (UP), and Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), each playing a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape of the nation. University of South Africa (Unisa) The University of South Africa (Unisa) is the largest and oldest university in South Africa, with a rich history that spans over a century. As one of the largest distance education institutions globally, Unisa stands as Africa’s leader in providing accessible and flexible higher education. It offers a broad array of internationally accredited qualifications, primarily through distance learning, making higher education accessible to a diverse student population across South Africa and beyond. Unis
Read more

Top Professional Accountancy Bodies

Becoming a qualified accountant is a highly sought-after career path that offers a wide range of opportunities across various industries globally. Aspiring accountants have several routes available to them, depending on their career goals, academic preferences, and personal circumstances. These routes generally fall into two broad categories: the academic route and the professional route. Study Routes to Becoming an Accountant The academic route typically involves pursuing a degree in accounting or finance from a university or college. A formal degree can provide a strong foundation in accounting principles, business practices, and financial management. Additionally, completing a degree in accounting may offer exemptions from certain parts of professional accountancy examinations, streamlining the path toward full professional qualification. Many institutions offer these degree programs on a full-time basis, but there are also flexible options, including part-time study, evening classe
Read more

Top Music Schools in UK

The United Kingdom is home to some of the world’s most prestigious music schools, offering a wide range of programs that prepare students for careers in music performance, composition, education, and other related fields. These institutions are consistently ranked based on factors such as academic reputation, teaching quality, and student satisfaction. The Guardian University Guide ranks the Royal Academy of Music as the top music school in the UK in its 2010 league table, reaffirming its position as a leader in music education. Guardian League Table 2010 According to the Guardian League Table 2010, the Royal Academy of Music stands at the pinnacle of music education in the UK, followed closely by other renowned institutions. Here are the top 10 music schools as ranked in the 2010 table: Royal Academy of Music University of Oxford Guildhall School of Music and Drama Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama University of East Anglia (UEA) Royal College of Music University of Nottingha
Read more