Art Schools in North Carolina

With a population of more than 9.5 million, North Carolina is the tenth largest state in the U.S. It is home to major cities such as Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro as well is well-known smaller cities and towns such as Asheville, Chapel Hill, and Eden. While most major North Carolina cities (and even some small cities) have a unique art and culture scene, the liveliest scene is in Charlotte. 

Charlotte is home of the Mint Museum, the McColl Center for Visual Art, and the Historic Arts District. Here, visitors will find a large collection of art galleries, performance venues, and art schools for adolescents and adults. Charlotte is also home to one of the largest University of North Carolina campuses in the state. B. F. A. students at UNC-Charlotte can study art, illustration, graphic design, and more. Other North Carolina schools with art programs can be found in cities and towns such as Brevard, Elizabeth City, and Greenville, to name a few. 

North Carolina Art Schools

North Carolina is home to more than 120 accredited colleges and universities. Combined, these schools have student body of more than 441,000 students. More than 2,000 students are enrolled in the state’s top art programs. Scroll through the list below to take a look at North Carolina’s top schools for aspiring artists and what they have to offer.  
 
Brevard
Brevard College - Degrees Offered: B. A. Art with Concentration in Graphic Design

Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Art with Concentration in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Illustration

Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City State University - Degrees Offered: B. A. Art, Graphic Design

Fayetteville
Fayetteville State University -  Degrees Offered: B. A. Visual Arts with Concentration in Graphics

Greenville
East Carolina University - Degrees Offered: B. F. A. Art with Concentration in Graphic Design, Animation/Interactive Design, Illustration; M. F. A. Art with Concentration in Graphic Design, Illustration

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Employment and Salary Trends for North Carolina Artists

North Carolina is home to around 38,280 salaried artists, from painters to animators to experimental artists. The population has increased significantly since 2002, when the state was home to 30,390 artists. Salaries increased as well from $36,400 in 2002 to $45,860 in 2010. 

Fine Artists: North Carolina had a population of 220 fine artists in 2002. By 2010, the population had decreased to 140. However, salaries rose during the same time period. In 2002, salaried fine artists averaged $37,310. In 2010, they averaged $41,020

Art Directors: North Carolina had a population of 440 art directors in 2002. By 2010, the population had decreased to 360. Fortunately, art directors experienced a huge jump in average salaries between 2002 and 2010. In 2002, North Carolina Art Directors averaged $55,030, By 2010, they averaged a whopping $89,060.