by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for drawing students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 47 degrees in drawing annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Drawing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.
The schools below may not offer all types of drawing degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Pratt Institute - Main is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in drawing. Pratt Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Brooklyn.More information about a degree in drawing from Pratt Institute - Main
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is a good option for students pursuing a degree in drawing. PAFA is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.More information about a degree in drawing from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Explore the best drawing colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,026 | 22 |
| Pennsylvania | 978 | 6 |
| Maryland | 618 | 2 |
Drawing is one of 13 different types of Fine & Studio Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 2,540 |
| Art Studies | 1,574 |
| Art History | 1,098 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 273 |
| Painting | 229 |
| Jewelry Arts | 185 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 149 |
| Sculpture | 70 |
| Printmaking | 50 |
| Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts | 44 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
