Top Online Arts Schools: Accredited Arts School Degrees & Degree Programs

Now is a Great Time to Enroll in an Online Arts School

By visiting the unique online school page for one of the nineteen arts schools displayed below, you'll be able to obtain comprehensive info to help you make an informed decision about where to enroll. Ashford University, the highest ranking school below, will train students to become artists, graphic designers, journalists, musicians, etc. and give them an outstanding chance at finding employment, directly comparable to an on-campus school. At present, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics there are 8,900 people employed as fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators alone in the US, and their average annual salary is $50,630. Craft artists make on average $33,070 per year and there are about 5,380 of them employed today.

Arts Common Job Tasks

singing a song
playing a musical instrument
writing an article

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Ranked by Excellence


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Total Programs	105
Subject Areas	341

Ashford University

The mission of Ashford University® is to provide accessible, affordable, innovative, high-quality learning opportunities and degree programs that meet the diverse needs of individuals pursuing integrity in their lives, professions, and communities.

Arts Programs at Ashford University

BA/Liberal Arts


[?]	90
Total Programs	101
Subject Areas	35

Strayer University

Strayer University makes high quality postsecondary education accessible to adults of diverse backgrounds and enables them to succeed in their careers and communities.

Arts Programs at Strayer University

Associate in Arts in General Studies


[?]	85
Total Programs	134
Subject Areas	325

University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix provides access to higher education opportunities that enable students to develop knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their professional goals, improve the productivity of their organizations and provide leadership and service to their communities. While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative. For program disclosure information, click here.

Arts Programs at University of Phoenix


[?]	85
Total Programs	9
Subject Areas	53

Norwich University

Norwich's mission statement is one of the most unique statements found in higher education. We know exactly who we are, why we are here, and where we are going. We are able to be very specific: To give our youth an education that shall be American in character — to enable them to act as well as to think — to execute as well as to conceive — “to tolerate all opinions when reason is left free to combat them” — to make moral, patriotic, efficient, and useful citizens, and to qualify them for all those high responsibilities resting upon... learn more »

Arts Programs at Norwich University


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Total Programs	37
Subject Areas	49

South University

South University is a private academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social, and professional development of a diverse student population. To achieve this purpose, the institution offers focused and balanced curricula at the associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels.

Arts Programs at South University

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology


[?]	68
Total Programs	6
Subject Areas	20

Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University

As part of our mission to support students who aspire to earn a four-year degree, Ivy Bridge has established transfer agreements with a wide variety of colleges and universities throughout the United States and beyond. These partnerships maximize the transferability of your course credits and make it easy to gain acceptance to a first-rate, four-year institution. Your Ivy Bridge Success Coach will help you select the right Bachelor’s degree program and advise you to take the courses that are most likely to transfer. So rest assured that every credit you earn at Ivy Bridge is helping you achieve your ultimate... learn more »

Arts Programs at Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University

Associate of Arts in General Studies


[?]	66
Total Programs	47
Subject Areas	34

University of Maryland University College

Discover your options at USG! The Universities at Shady Grove is an innovative partnership of 9 University System of Maryland universities offering higher education at one convenient campus in Montgomery County. USG offers more than 60 high demand degree programs: no single campus in the University System of Maryland offers the diversity of degrees offered here!

Arts Programs at University of Maryland University College

Master of Arts in Teaching


[?]	63
Total Programs	33
Subject Areas	28

Florida Tech University Online

Florida Tech is an excellent choice for your online criminal justice degree program. Besides the outstanding education you’ll receive, you’ll have the pride and confidence that comes with knowing your university is respected worldwide. Florida Tech is accredited to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist and doctoral degrees.

Arts Programs at Florida Tech University Online


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Total Programs	29
Subject Areas	15

University of the Rockies

University of the Rockies provides high-quality, accessible learning opportunities globally for diverse groups of individuals seeking preparation for life goals, professional practice, service, and distinguished leadership.

Arts Programs at University of the Rockies


[?]	52
Total Programs	2
Subject Areas	6

Kent State University

The mission of Kent State University is to discover, create, apply and share knowledge, as well as to foster ethical and humanitarian values in the service of Ohio and the global community. As an eight-campus educational system, Kent State offers a broad array of academic programs to engage students in diverse learning environments that educate them to think critically and to expand their intellectual horizons while attaining the knowledge and skills necessary for responsible citizenship and productive careers.

Arts Programs at Kent State University

Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication - Public Relations


[?]	50
Total Programs	2
Subject Areas	65

Gonzaga University

Gonzaga University belongs to a long and distinguished tradition of humanistic, Catholic, and Jesuit education. We, the trustees and regents, faculty, administration and staff of Gonzaga, are committed to preserving and developing that tradition and communicating it to our students and alumni.

Arts Programs at Gonzaga University

Master of Arts in Communication and Leadership Studies


[?]	48
Total Programs	10
Subject Areas	53

New England College

Mission: New England College is a creative and supportive learning community that challenges individuals to transform themselves and their world. Description of Mission New England College emphasizes experiential learning as an essential component in the development of an enduring academic community. Building upon a strong liberal arts foundation, we challenge our students to reach their full potential through informed discourse and the pursuit of excellence in a framework of academic freedom that reflects the following values: • imaginative, innovative, and creative approaches to all their endeavors; • respect for self in the development of personal, social, physical and intellectual abilities;... learn more »

Arts Programs at New England College

Master of Arts in Public Policy


[?]	48
Total Programs	7
Subject Areas	15

The George Washington University

Our mission is to provide an environment where knowledge is created and acquired and where creative endeavors seek to enrich the experiences of the global society. With nine schools and colleges and nearly 100 research centers and institutes, our students receive hands-on experience as they explore nearly any avenue of personal interest. The depth and breadth of our academic programs, the exceptional qualifications of our full-time faculty, the unmatched experiences of our adjunct faculty and the strengths of our research initiatives allow our students, our faculty and our staff to look at the world beyond the classroom. They allow us... learn more »

Arts Programs at The George Washington University

Master of Arts in Educational Technology Leadership


[?]	44
Total Programs	6
Subject Areas	65

Hawaii Pacific University

“Hawai'i Pacific University is an international learning community set in the rich cultural context of Hawai'i. Students from around the world join us for an American education built on a liberal arts foundation. Our innovative undergraduate and graduate programs anticipate the changing needs of the community and prepare our graduates to live, work, and learn as active members of a global society.”

Arts Programs at Hawaii Pacific University

Master of Arts in Organizational Change


[?]	43
Total Programs	8
Subject Areas	108

Arizona State University

ITT Educational Services, Inc. ("ITT/ESI") provides accredited, technology-oriented undergraduate and graduate degree programs through its ITT Technical Institutes and Daniel Webster College to help students develop skills and knowledge they can use to pursue career opportunities in a variety of fields. It owns and operates more than 125 ITT Technical Institutes and Daniel Webster College. ITT/ESI serves more than 80,000 students at its campuses in 38 states and online. Headquartered in Carmel, IN, it has been actively involved in the higher education community since 1969.

Arts Programs at Arizona State University

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science


[?]	42
Total Programs	9
Subject Areas	81

Abilene Christian University

The mission of Abilene Christian University is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. This mission is achieved through: exemplary teaching, offered by a faculty of Christian scholars, that inspires a commitment to learning; significant research, grounded in the university's disciplines of study, that informs issues of importance to the academy, church, and society; meaningful service to society, the academic disciplines, the university, and the church, expressed in various ways, by all segments of the Abilene Christian University community.

Arts Programs at Abilene Christian University

Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation


[?]	40
Total Programs	104
Subject Areas	58

CDI College

The CDI College of Business and Technology provides information technology education at their many campuses across Canada. CDI strives to produce graduates that are well equipped to pursue opportunities in challenging, technology-driven fields. CDI's curriculum development team consults regularly with employer advisory groups, businesses and government ministries to keep pace with technological innovations.

Arts Programs at CDI College

Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communications


[?]	40
Total Programs	12
Subject Areas	18

International Academy of Design and Technology

We are the International Academy of Design and Technology, a career-oriented Academy located near Las Vegas. We are dedicated to providing academic excellence. If you're looking to prepare for an exciting and rewarding career in today's expanding design and technology fields, we can help you get there. Our design school in Las Vegas offers programs in Interior Design, Fashion Design, Game Production, Graphic Design, Audio Production and our newest program, Fashion Merchandising. The Academy is dedicated to educating individuals to be self-reliant, confident and prepared to perform successfully in today's workplace. Our programs are designed to provide students with the... learn more »

Arts Programs at International Academy of Design and Technology


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Total Programs	335
Subject Areas	103

Walden University

Walden University provides a diverse community of career professionals with the opportunity to transform themselves as scholar-practitioners so that they can effect positive social change.

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