Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Find Schools Near

2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Art Studies (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

10 Ranked Colleges
57 Degrees Awarded
$26,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master's in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 19,826 people earned their degree in art studies, making the major the 52nd most popular in the United States.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 1,568 art studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 57 art studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,887 and $46,998 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 10 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in art studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great art studies programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the art studies program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the “Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

In addition to College Factual’s rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. Test it out when you get a chance! You may also want to bookmark the link and share it with others who are trying to make the college decision.

Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 10 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Art Studies (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Carnegie Mellon University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree art studies students whose families make $30-$48k list, Carnegie Mellon has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Art Studies 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 Carnegie Mellon University are $47,326.

Read more about Art Studies at Carnegie Mellon University

#2

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Edinboro, Pennsylvania
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Edinboro, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Edinboro, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Art Studies 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 Edinboro are $17,835.

Read more about Art Studies at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

#3

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 10 schools in the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #3 spot on the list. Rutgers New Brunswick is a large public school situated in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It awarded 16 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers New Brunswick are $32,132.

Full Rutgers University - New Brunswick Art Studies Report

#4

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stony Brook University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. SUNY Stony Brook is a large school located in Stony Brook, New York that handed out 2 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SUNY Stony Brook, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Art Studies 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 Stony Brook University are $25,583.

Read full report on Art Studies at SUNY Stony Brook

#4

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, New York
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 10 schools in the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, SUNY Oswego landed the #4 spot on the list. SUNY Oswego is a medium-sized school located in Oswego, New York that handed out 1 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

SUNY Oswego not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Oswego are $24,331, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full SUNY Oswego Art Studies Report

#6

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, New Jersey
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, New Jersey City University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. New Jersey City University is located in Jersey City, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s art studies degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NJCU, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Art Studies 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 New Jersey City University are $26,610.

Read more about Art Studies at New Jersey City University

#7

Kean University

Union, New Jersey
#9 in overall quality

Kean University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. Kean University is located in Union, New Jersey and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s art studies degrees to qualified students.

Kean did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kean are $22,318.

Read more about Art Studies at Kean

#10 in overall quality

William Paterson University of New Jersey came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. William Paterson University of New Jersey is located in Wayne, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s art studies degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree art studies students whose families make $30-$48k list, William Paterson University has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Art Studies 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 William Paterson University are $20,970.

Read full report on Art Studies at William Paterson University

#9

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, Pennsylvania
#7 in overall quality

Millersville University of Pennsylvania landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a medium-sized school located in Millersville, Pennsylvania that handed out 6 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Millersville not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Millersville are $16,350.

Read full report on Art Studies at Millersville

#10

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia
#6 in overall quality

Howard University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Howard is located in Washington, District of Columbia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s art studies degrees to qualified students.

Howard also took the #6 spot in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Howard are $34,224, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Art Studies at Howard University

Switch to a Different Ranking Method

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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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.

Credits

  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Jorge Royan.

Featured Fine Arts Schools

Find Schools Near You