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Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in Maryland

30 accredited institutions in Maryland offering visual & performing arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

30

Colleges

4,272

Graduates/yr

20

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Maryland

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Maryland Institute College of Art

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Towson University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Maryland-College Park

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Montgomery College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

Johns Hopkins University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Bowie State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Salisbury University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Stevenson University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Harford Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Morgan State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

McDaniel College

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Frostburg State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Anne Arundel Community College

In-State Tuition

University of Baltimore

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Prince George's Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

St. Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Goucher College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Washington College

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Baltimore City Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Frederick Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Loyola University Maryland

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Coppin State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Mount St. Mary's University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Hagerstown Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

College of Southern Maryland

In-State Tuition

Studying Visual & Performing Arts in Maryland

Maryland has 30 accredited colleges offering visual & performing arts programs, producing 4,272 graduates annually. Of these, 20 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Maryland residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.