Arts programs in United States

304 universities in United States offer 4,673 arts programs open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for bachelor's degrees in this field is 31,664 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 21,630 USD and 42,380 USD.

Data as of July 17, 2026 · computed from the Global Admissions catalog · amounts in USD

Arts in United States by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 3,020 21,630 USD 31,664 USD 42,380 USD
Master's 827 19,340 USD 30,476 USD 36,804 USD
PhD 74 25,146 USD 30,748 USD 35,459 USD

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

Popular arts programs in United States

The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.

Program University Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Acting St. Edward's University Bachelor's 50,484 USD
Master in Experimental Animation (MFA) California Institute of the Arts Master's 56,074 USD
Bachelor in Animation Savannah College of Art and Design Bachelor's 40,079 USD
Bachelor in Music Performance University of California, Los Angeles Bachelor's 44,830 USD
Bachelor in Arts and Literature Minerva University Bachelor's 21,630 USD
Bachelor in Acting and Music Theater Carnegie Mellon University Bachelor's 62,260 USD
Master in Painting (MFA) Savannah College of Art and Design Master's 41,068 USD
Master in Fine Arts - Cinematography American Film Institute Master's 66,469 USD
Bachelor in Global and Comparative Humanities Minerva University Bachelor's 21,630 USD
Master in Graphic Design (MFA) Savannah College of Art and Design Master's 41,068 USD
Bachelor in Animation Loyola Marymount University Bachelor's 58,489 USD
PhD in Music Education (Online) Liberty University PhD 16,810 USD
Associate of Science in Film Production Technology Miami Dade College — 7,093 USD
Producción musical y su efecto en la composición Berklee — —
Master in Fine Arts - Directing American Film Institute Master's 66,469 USD
Associate of Arts in Agriculture Miami Dade College — 7,093 USD
Master in Arts Administration (Online) Rowan University Master's 16,212 USD
Bachelor in Audio Production American University Bachelor's 45,084 USD
Bachelor in Graphic Design and Digital Media (Online) California Baptist University Bachelor's 12,480 USD
Bachelor in Liberal Arts (BAAS) Eastern New Mexico University Bachelor's 8,718 USD
Bachelor in Creative Direction (BFA) ArtCenter College of Design Bachelor's 50,606 USD
Bachelor in Character Animation (BFA) California Institute of the Arts Bachelor's 56,074 USD
Bachelor in Film/Animation/Video Rhode Island School of Design Bachelor's 58,690 USD
Master in Arts Harding University Master's 24,240 USD

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Specializations within arts

Music 1,139 General 814 Visual Arts 401 Music Education 330 Philosophy 329 Writing 290 Dance 165 Graphic Design 163 Literature 143 Photography 84

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