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7 Best Master's Fine Arts Universities in the United States

University of Alaska - Fairbanks tops our list of 7 Master's Fine Arts universities in the United States at #467 in the QS World University Rankings 2023. California State University, Fullerton (#310 in United States) and University of Alaska - Anchorage (#375 in United States) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 10 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Alaska - Fairbanks at #467 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Alaska - Fairbanks has the largest research record in this group, with 2,168,591 citations and an h-index of 479.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 7 public to 0 private institutions.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 1–2 years. 90% are full-time and 1 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). University of Alaska - Fairbanks offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Master's Fine Arts?

University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467), California State University, Fullerton (#310 in United States) and University of Alaska - Anchorage (#375 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's Fine Arts in the United States?

7 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Fine Arts course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years.

When do Master's Fine Arts 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 Master's Fine Arts online with a university in the United States?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Master's Fine Arts courses in the United States?

University of Alaska - Fairbanks, with 2, ahead of Pepperdine University (2).

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