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MassArt Ranked #3 Among Top Art Schools in the U.S. by Art & Object

Several people walk in front of the MassArt Design and Media Center, reflecting why MassArt is considered one of the top art schools. The modern glass building is surrounded by trees, flowers, and benches under a blue sky with clouds.
On campus at MassArt. Photo by Melissa Ostrow.
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Massachusetts College of Art and Design has been recognized among the nation’s leading institutions for art and design education, ranking #3 on Art & Object’s 2026 list of “The 15 Best Art Schools in the U.S.”

Art & Object’s annual ranking evaluates schools based on program breadth, affordability, student–faculty ratio, post-graduation outcomes, and the strength of their creative ecosystems. MassArt’s position in the top three underscores its commitment to fostering inventive, socially engaged artists and designers.

This recognition reflects the dedication of MassArt’s students, faculty, staff, and alumni, who continually drive cultural change through their work. At MassArt, creativity is more than expression; it’s a catalyst for building a more just, vibrant, and connected world.

Read the full list in Art & Object.

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