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New Hampshire art graduates earn between $22,034 and $25,194 annually, placing them well below the state's median income despite strong creative industries supporting tourism and craft production. Keene State College offers the most affordable path at $19,164 net cost, while Dartmouth College commands $28,619 despite its 6.38% acceptance rate. The $15,580 cost gap between cheapest and most expensive programs reflects the divide between public institutions and private colleges, though graduation rates vary dramatically from 31.10% to 96%.
9
Programs
$19,164 – $34,744
Net Price Range
$23,364
Avg. Program Earnings
62.1%
Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Fine and Studio Arts Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $19,164 $14,710 58.4% 89.5%
2 $19,685 $14,558 47.4% 97.6%
3 $23,261 $19,112 76.4% 87.0%
4 $25,857 $18,400 61.6% 78.0%
5 $26,906 $44,963 46.1% 92.7%
6 $27,692 $37,791 58.7% 84.5%
7 $28,619 $65,739 96.0% 6.4%
8 $30,299 $41,578 31.1% 99.9%
9 $34,744 $46,810 83.2% 82.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide graduation rate spread among New Hampshire art programs?

Graduation rates range from 31.10% at New England College to 96% at Dartmouth College. Public institutions like Keene State (58.40%) and Plymouth State (47.40%) fall in the middle range, while selective private colleges typically achieve higher completion rates.

How do New Hampshire art program costs compare between public and private schools?

Public institutions average around $19,400 in net costs, while private colleges range from $25,857 to $34,744. In-state tuition at public schools runs approximately $14,600, making them significantly more accessible than private alternatives.

Is Dartmouth College worth the premium for art students?

Dartmouth charges $28,619 net cost with only 6.38% acceptance rate but achieves 96% graduation rate and $13,663 average debt. This combination of selectivity, completion rate, and manageable debt levels distinguishes it from other New Hampshire art programs.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.