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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine Arts (Income $0-$30k) in New York

15 Ranked Colleges
200 Degrees Awarded
$32,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master's in New York 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 Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Fine Arts is the 67th most popular major in the country with 12,032 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across New York, there were 1,679 fine arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 200 fine arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,029 and $47,933 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 15 colleges that offer a degree in fine arts. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great fine arts programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

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

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Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for new york master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine Arts (Income $0-$30k) in New York

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cornell University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $0-$30k list. Cornell University is located in Ithaca, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s fine arts degrees to qualified students.

Cornell not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Cornell University Fine Arts Report

#2

Hunter College

New York, New York
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Hunter College landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in New York, New York, this large public school handed out 19 diplomas to qualified masters’s fine arts students in 2019-2020.

Hunter also made our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hunter College are $20,828, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Hunter College Fine Arts Report

#3

The City College of New York

New York, New York
#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The City College of New York. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $0-$30k. New York, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s fine arts degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CCNY, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The City College of New York are $20,832.

Read full report on Fine Arts at CCNY

#4

Lehman College

Bronx, New York
#13 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Lehman College landed the #4 spot on the list. Lehman is a fairly large public school situated in Bronx, New York. It awarded 5 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Lehman, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Lehman are $21,000.

Full Lehman Fine Arts Report

#5

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, New York
#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend SUNY New Paltz. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $0-$30k. New Paltz, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s fine arts degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

SUNY New Paltz also took the #9 spot in our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY New Paltz are $24,389.

Read full report on Fine Arts at SUNY New Paltz

#6

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#6 in overall quality

University at Buffalo came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University at Buffalo is a public institution located in Buffalo, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 15 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University at Buffalo did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028.

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#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York

Stony Brook University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. Stony Brook University is located in Stony Brook, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s fine arts degrees to qualified students.

SUNY Stony Brook not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. 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 Fine Arts at Stony Brook University

#8

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University at Albany did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Albany, New York, and it awarded 16 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new york master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $0-$30k list, UAlbany has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAlbany are $25,225, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Fine Arts at University at Albany

#9

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
#2 in overall quality

Syracuse University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $0-$30k list. Syracuse, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s fine arts degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

Syracuse did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Syracuse University are $41,714, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Fine Arts at Syracuse University

#10

New York University

New York, New York

New York University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s fine arts degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

NYU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at New York University are $36,892, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full New York University Fine Arts Report

#11

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York
#7 in overall quality

Rochester Institute of Technology did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. This fairly large school is located in Rochester, New York, and it awarded 4 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

RIT also took the #7 spot in our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Rochester Institute of Technology are $50,442.

Read full report on Fine Arts at Rochester Institute of Technology

#12

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
#12 in overall quality

LIU Post came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Brookville, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 12 diplomas to qualified masters’s fine arts students in 2019-2020.

LIU Post also took the #12 spot in our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at LIU Post are $23,479.

Full LIU Post Fine Arts Report

#13

School of Visual Arts

New York, New York
#4 in overall quality

School of Visual Arts ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in New York, New York, this small private for-profit school awarded 38 degrees to qualified masters’s fine arts students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new york master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $0-$30k list, SVA has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SVA are $48,600, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Pratt Institute - Main

Brooklyn, New York
#3 in overall quality

Pratt Institute - Main came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Pratt Institute is a private not-for-profit institution located in Brooklyn, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 31 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Pratt Institute, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pratt Institute are $35,226, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Pratt Institute Fine Arts Report

#15

The New School

New York, New York
#5 in overall quality

The New School came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. New School University is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 21 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new york master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $0-$30k list, New School University has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at New School University are $47,642, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The New School Fine Arts Report

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.

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