by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 7 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of painting. Combined, these schools handed out 141 bachelor's degrees in painting to qualified students.
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The painting bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality painting program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for painting students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Painting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in painting.
It is hard to beat Maryland Institute College of Art if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in painting. Located in the large city of Baltimore, MICA is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in painting from Maryland Institute College of Art
Temple University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in painting. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in painting from Temple University
It is hard to beat Pratt Institute - Main if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in painting. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Pratt Institute is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in painting from Pratt Institute - Main
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in painting needs to take a look at Purchase College. Purchase College is a small public college located in the suburb of Purchase.More information about a bachelor’s in painting from Purchase College
Located in the town of New Paltz, SUNY New Paltz is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in painting from SUNY New Paltz
Located in the city of Philadelphia, PAFA is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in painting from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Arcadia is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Glenside.More information about a bachelor’s in painting from Arcadia University
Explore the best painting colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 707 | 91 |
| Pennsylvania | 698 | 40 |
| Maryland | 370 | 26 |
Painting is one of 13 different types of Fine & Studio Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 1,684 |
| Art Studies | 1,108 |
| Art History | 544 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 178 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 126 |
| Sculpture | 42 |
| Printmaking | 38 |
| Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts | 28 |
| Drawing | 24 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | 20 |
