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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Media Arts (Income $0-$30k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

13 Ranked Colleges
594 Degrees Awarded
$30,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Interactive Multimedia Schools for a Master's in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Interactive Multimedia Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Media Arts is the 116th most popular major in the country with 9,028 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 2,068 media arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 594 media arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,887 and $46,998 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Interactive Multimedia Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in media arts. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great media arts programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the media arts program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Interactive Multimedia Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Interactive Multimedia Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 13 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Media Arts (Income $0-$30k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia University in the City of New York. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Interactive Multimedia Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s interactive multimedia degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree interactive multimedia students whose families make $0-$30k list, Columbia has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Media Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia are $51,194.

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#2

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Interactive Multimedia Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Temple University landed the #2 spot on the list. Temple University is a public institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 36 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree interactive multimedia students whose families make $0-$30k list, Temple has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Media Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Temple University are $24,236.

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#3

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Thomas Jefferson University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Interactive Multimedia Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s interactive multimedia degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Thomas Jefferson University, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Media Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Thomas Jefferson University are $21,978, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

New York University

New York, New York
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend New York University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Interactive Multimedia Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 155 masters’s interactive multimedia degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree interactive multimedia students whose families make $0-$30k list, NYU has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Media Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NYU are $36,892, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Alfred University

Alfred, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Alfred University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Interactive Multimedia Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Alfred is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Alfred, New York. It awarded 4 masters’s interactive multimedia degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Alfred, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Media Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Alfred are $24,783, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Ithaca College

Ithaca, New York
#9 in overall quality

Ithaca College landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Interactive Multimedia Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Ithaca is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ithaca, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Ithaca did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Media Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ithaca College are $22,056, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #7, Point Park University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Interactive Multimedia Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s interactive multimedia degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree interactive multimedia students whose families make $0-$30k list, Point Park has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Media Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Point Park are $17,748, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Fordham University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Interactive Multimedia Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Fordham U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bronx, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 32 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Fordham U also made our “Best Media Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Fordham U are $23,846.

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#9

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Loyola University Maryland did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Interactive Multimedia Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Loyola Maryland is a private not-for-profit institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 16 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Loyola Maryland, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Media Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Loyola Maryland are $17,970.

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#10

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York
#7 in overall quality

Rochester Institute of Technology landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Interactive Multimedia Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Rochester Institute of Technology is located in Rochester, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 37 masters’s interactive multimedia degrees to qualified students.

RIT not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Media Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rochester Institute of Technology are $50,442, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Pace University - New York

New York, New York
#12 in overall quality

Pace University - New York came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Interactive Multimedia Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Pace University - New York is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 14 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Pace University, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Media Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pace University - New York are $33,356, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
#11 in overall quality

LIU Post ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Interactive Multimedia Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. LIU Post is a private not-for-profit institution located in Brookville, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 18 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree interactive multimedia students whose families make $0-$30k list, LIU Post has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Media Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at LIU Post are $23,479, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

The New School

New York, New York
#8 in overall quality

The New School did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Interactive Multimedia Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. The New School is located in New York, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 143 masters’s interactive multimedia degrees to qualified students.

New School University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Media Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at New School University are $47,642, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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