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2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $30-$48k

12 Ranked Colleges
145 Degrees Awarded
$31,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master's in Pennsylvania For Those Making $30-$48k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 39,860 people earned their degree in fine and studio arts, making the major the 29th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, fine and studio arts graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $23,847 and had an average of $28,316 in loans still to pay off.

Across Pennsylvania, there were 1,199 fine and studio arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $23,121 and $31,933 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 145 fine and studio arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 12 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in fine and studio arts. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent fine and studio arts programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the fine and studio arts program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for pennsylvania master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 12 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income $30-$48k) in Pennsylvania

#1

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pennsylvania landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 24 diplomas to qualified masters’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UPenn, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UPenn are $41,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Pennsylvania Fine & Studio Arts Report

#2

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Carnegie Mellon University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $30-$48k list. Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 6 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Carnegie Mellon also made our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Carnegie Mellon University are $47,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Edinboro, Pennsylvania

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania landed the #3 spot on the list. Edinboro is a small public school situated in Edinboro, Pennsylvania. It awarded 17 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our pennsylvania master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $30-$48k list, Edinboro has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Edinboro are $17,835.

Full Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Fine & Studio Arts Report

#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

Pitt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus are $40,836, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Pitt Fine & Studio Arts Report

#5

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, Pennsylvania
#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Millersville University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $30-$48k. This medium-sized school is located in Millersville, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 6 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Millersville also took the #11 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are $16,350.

Full Millersville University of Pennsylvania Fine & Studio Arts Report

#6

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Temple University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Temple is a large public school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 25 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Temple not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Temple are $24,236.

Full Temple University Fine & Studio Arts Report

#7

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Thomas Jefferson University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $30-$48k list. Thomas Jefferson University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 7 masters’s Fine Arts degrees 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 Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” 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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#8

Marywood University

Scranton, Pennsylvania
#8 in overall quality

Marywood University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. Marywood University is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our pennsylvania master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $30-$48k list, Marywood has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Marywood University are $11,438, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 7 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

IUP also took the #12 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at IUP are $18,207, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus

#10

The University of the Arts

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The University of the Arts came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 12 degrees to qualified masters’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

UArts also took the #7 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of the Arts are $46,680, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at UArts

#11

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is a small school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 32 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at PAFA, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts are $41,356, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Moore College of Art and Design

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#13 in overall quality

Moore College of Art and Design came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Moore College of Art and Design is a small school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 2 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Moore College also took the #13 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Moore College are $48,017.

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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%.

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.

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