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2022 Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k

13 Ranked Colleges
85 Degrees Awarded
$36,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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 the Middle Atlantic region, there were 6,611 fine and studio arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $24,260 and $30,601 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 85 fine and studio arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking, we looked at 13 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region doctor’s degree fine arts students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income Over $110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Delaware landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Newark, Delaware, this large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree fine arts students whose families make more than $110k list, UD has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Delaware are $35,192.

Full UD Fine & Studio Arts Report

#2

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Binghamton University landed the #2 spot on the list. Binghamton University is located in Vestal, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree fine arts students whose families make more than $110k list, Binghamton University has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Binghamton University are $25,290, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Binghamton University Fine & Studio Arts Report

#3

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Maryland - College Park. The school came in at #3 for the Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k. UMCP is a large school located in College Park, Maryland that handed out 4 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

UMCP did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885.

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#4

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#11 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Stony Brook University landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Stony Brook, New York, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

SUNY Stony Brook also made our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stony Brook University are $25,583, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick also took the #6 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers University - New Brunswick are $32,132.

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#6

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#14 in overall quality

Temple University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Temple did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Temple University are $24,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Pitt is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

Pitt also took the #9 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. 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.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Columbia University in the City of New York did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 18 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree fine arts students whose families make more than $110k list, Columbia has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia are $51,194.

Full Columbia University in the City of New York Fine & Studio Arts Report

#9

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Johns Hopkins University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Johns Hopkins University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 3 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Johns Hopkins, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Johns Hopkins University are $59,425, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#2 in overall quality

University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #10. This large school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree fine arts students whose families make more than $110k list, UPenn has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. 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.

Full University of Pennsylvania Fine & Studio Arts Report

#11

Bard College

Annandale-On-Hudson, New York
#12 in overall quality

Bard College landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, New York, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree fine arts students whose families make more than $110k list, Bard has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Bard are $37,484.

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#12

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#2 in overall quality

Cornell University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Ithaca, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

Cornell also took the #2 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell are $30,042.

Full Cornell Fine & Studio Arts Report

#13

New York University

New York, New York
#3 in overall quality

New York University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. New York University is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NYU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NYU are $36,892.

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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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