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1,659 Best Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture Programs in the United States

1,659 Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture courses are taught at 623 universities in the United States — most run 4 years. The list starts with courses at Harvard University, Cornell University and University of Chicago.

51Bachelor's Degree
UP University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez logo
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, United States

Teoría del Arte

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez — El programa de Teoría del Arte en la Universidad de Puerto Rico-Mayagüez ofrece una exploración profunda de las diversas corrientes artísticas y sus contextos históricos,...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
54Bachelor's Degree
HA Harvard University logo
QS World #5 #3 in United States Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Art, Film, and Visual Studies

Harvard University — The Bachelor of Arts in Art, Film, and Visual Studies at Harvard University offers a comprehensive exploration of visual culture through a multidisciplinary approach. Thi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Fine Arts
61Bachelor's Degree
UC University of Chicago logo
QS World #13 #7 in United States United States

Art History

University of Chicago — The Bachelor's Degree in Art History at the University of Chicago provides a comprehensive understanding of art across various cultures and historical periods. The progra...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
62Bachelor's Degree
UC University of Chicago logo
QS World #13 #7 in United States United States

Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities

University of Chicago — The Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities program at the University of Chicago offers a rich and diverse curriculum that allows students to explore human thought, c...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
63Bachelor's Degree
UC University of Chicago logo
QS World #13 #7 in United States United States

Visual Arts

University of Chicago — The Bachelor in Visual Arts at the University of Chicago offers students a comprehensive understanding of various artistic practices, bridging traditional and contemporar...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture

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How these courses are ranked

46 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #5 (Harvard University) to #593 (University of Central Florida); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Harvard University is cited most (146,463,495 citations). 16 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

Within the subject, the largest areas are Arts, Design & Architecture (1,589), Fine Arts (36), Multimedia Design (8) and Graphic Design (6). The usual length is 4 years and null. 98% are full-time and 25 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Pratt Institute offers the widest choice, with 27 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture in the United States?

Harvard University (QS World #5), Cornell University (QS World #13) and University of Chicago (QS World #13) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture in the United States?

Of those with published fees, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at about USD 5,274 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with null the next most common.

When do Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture online with a university in the United States?

25 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture courses in the United States?

Pratt Institute, with 27, ahead of Humboldt State University (22).

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