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2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $48-$75k

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 $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Fine & Studio Arts is the 29th most popular major in the country with 39,860 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. 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.

For this year’s “Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 12 colleges that offer a degree 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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 12 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income $48-$75k) in Pennsylvania

#1

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $48-$75k. University of Pennsylvania is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 24 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

UPenn did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 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 University of Pennsylvania are $41,760.

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#2

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Edinboro, Pennsylvania

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $48-$75k. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is a small school located in Edinboro, Pennsylvania that handed out 17 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Edinboro did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania are $17,835, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

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 #3 on our 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $48-$75k list. Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 6 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our pennsylvania master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $48-$75k list, Carnegie Mellon has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Carnegie Mellon University are $47,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Carnegie Mellon Fine & Studio Arts Report

#4

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Thomas Jefferson University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $48-$75k list. Thomas Jefferson University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

Thomas Jefferson University also made our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Thomas Jefferson University are $21,978, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Thomas Jefferson University Fine & Studio Arts Report

#5

Marywood University

Scranton, Pennsylvania
#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Marywood University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $48-$75k. Marywood is a private not-for-profit institution located in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Marywood also took the #8 spot 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Temple University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. Temple University 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at Temple are $24,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Temple University Fine & Studio Arts Report

#7

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, Pennsylvania
#11 in overall quality

Millersville University of Pennsylvania came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a medium-sized public school situated in Millersville, Pennsylvania. It awarded 6 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Millersville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Millersville are $16,350, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Millersville

#6 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $48-$75k 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.

In addition to being on our pennsylvania master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $48-$75k list, Pitt has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus are $40,836, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Indiana, Pennsylvania, this fairly large public school awarded 7 degrees to qualified masters’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

IUP also made our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at IUP are $18,207, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus Fine & Studio Arts Report

#10

The University of the Arts

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The University of the Arts did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #10. This small school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 12 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our pennsylvania master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $48-$75k list, UArts has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UArts are $46,680, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UArts Fine & Studio Arts Report

#11

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. PAFA is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 32 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our pennsylvania master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $48-$75k list, PAFA has also earned the #9 rank 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Fine & Studio Arts Report

#12

Moore College of Art and Design

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Moore College of Art and Design did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

Moore College also took the #13 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Moore College are $48,017, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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