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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania

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 $75-$110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. 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 $75-$110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

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.

For this year’s “Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 12 colleges that offer a degree in fine and studio arts. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great fine and studio arts programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the fine and studio arts program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the “Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

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Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for pennsylvania master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 12 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania

#1

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 24 masters’s degrees 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.

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#2

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 $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania landed the #2 spot on the list. This small school is located in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, and 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 $75-$110k list, Edinboro has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania are $17,835, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Thomas Jefferson University landed the #3 spot on the 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.

In addition to being on our pennsylvania master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $75-$110k list, Thomas Jefferson University has also earned the #5 rank 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Marywood University

Scranton, Pennsylvania
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Marywood University landed the #4 spot on the list. Marywood University is a small school located in Scranton, Pennsylvania that handed out 2 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Marywood not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list. 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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#5

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Temple University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k. This large school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 25 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Temple did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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.

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#6

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#2 in overall quality

Carnegie Mellon University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k list. Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Carnegie Mellon also took the #2 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Carnegie Mellon are $47,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#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 $75-$110k ranking. Millersville is a medium-sized public school situated in Millersville, Pennsylvania. It awarded 6 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Millersville also made our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list, coming in at #11. 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

Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k list. IUP is a public institution located in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our pennsylvania master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $75-$110k list, IUP has also earned the #12 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus are $18,207.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at IUP

#6 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. 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 also made our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Pitt are $40,836.

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#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 $75-$110k ranking. This small school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 12 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

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

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at The University of the Arts

#11

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 32 degrees to qualified masters’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our pennsylvania master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $75-$110k 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.

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#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 $75-$110k list. Moore College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 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.

Full Moore College Fine & Studio Arts Report

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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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