How many colleges in Washington offer Studio Art programs?

CampusPin currently lists 59 U.S. colleges and universities in Washington that offer Studio Art programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a Studio Art program in Washington?

Among the 50 Studio Art programs listed in Washington, published in-state tuition ranges from $3,969 to $54,285 (median around $5,907). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a Studio Art degree lead to?

A Studio Art degree commonly leads to roles such as Studio Artist, Painter, Sculptor, Illustrator. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators median $60,560)..

Can I apply to a Studio Art program in Washington with the Common App?

Many Studio Art programs in Washington accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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Studio Art colleges in Washington

CampusPin lists 59 U.S. colleges in Washington that offer Studio Art programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Studio Art is a hands-on visual-arts major where you make original work across media like drawing, painting, sculpture, and photography, suited to students who learn by creating.

Schools in Washington that offer Studio Art

Studio Art programs in Washington: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 59 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

Public / private

34 / 16

Universities / 2-year

45 / 5

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$3,969–$54,285

Median in-state tuition

$5,907

Lowest published in-state tuition

Northwest Indian College

$3,969

Most selective

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

43% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

67,801 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Studio Art program

Drawing fundamentals, gesture, and observational rendering
Painting in oil, acrylic, and watercolor
Sculpture and three-dimensional design in mixed materials
Printmaking techniques such as relief, etching, and screenprinting
Color theory, composition, and perspective
Ceramics, textiles, and other craft-based media
Photography and digital imaging tools
Studio safety, equipment care, and material handling
Portfolio development, work documentation, and group critique

Where a Studio Art degree can lead

Studio Artist
Painter
Sculptor
Illustrator
Gallery Artist
Art Educator

Typical pay: Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators median $60,560).

Studio Art prepares you to work as a practicing visual artist by making your own original work rather than mainly studying art from the outside. You spend much of your time in the studio building skills across traditional media such as drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture, alongside contemporary approaches like ceramics, textiles, photography, and digital imaging. Coursework pairs technique with the underlying ideas: color theory, composition, perspective, anatomy, and the history and theory that help you talk about why a piece works. You also learn the practical craft of being an artist, including maintaining tools and equipment, keeping a studio running safely, documenting finished pieces, and assembling a portfolio you can show. This is distinct from art history, which centers on interpreting and researching existing artwork, and from graphic design, which solves client communication problems on a brief; Studio Art is about generating your own visual work and a personal body of it.

Studio Art is most often a four-year bachelor's degree, frequently a Bachelor of Fine Arts that carries a heavier studio load than a general bachelor of arts, and admission or advancement may involve a portfolio review. The program is built around studio courses critiqued in group sessions, and it usually culminates in a senior capstone: a cohesive body of work shown in an exhibition and defended in critique. There is no license to practice as a studio artist, though anyone planning to teach art in public schools typically needs a state teaching credential, and those aiming to teach at the college level generally pursue a master of fine arts; learners should verify any program accreditation and credential requirements directly. Graduates work as independent studio artists, painters, sculptors, illustrators, and printmakers, and in galleries, museums, arts nonprofits, community studios, schools, and freelance commission work.

In federal data for the closely related occupation of fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 2024 median wage of $60,560 and projects employment to decline about 1.2% from 2024 to 2034; a bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for that occupation. National figures are occupation-wide medians across all experience levels, not starting wages or graduate outcomes.

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