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2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid

13 Ranked Colleges
85 Degrees Awarded
$36,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking as one item you can use to help make this 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 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 Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 13 colleges that offer a degree in fine and studio arts. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality fine and studio arts programs that also have a lower cost than 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 Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region doctor’s degree fine arts students with aid.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts in the Middle Atlantic Region (With Aid)

#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia University in the City of New York. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Columbia is a large school located in New York, New York that handed out 18 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Columbia also took the #1 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 Columbia are $51,194.

Full Columbia Fine & Studio Arts Report

#2

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, this large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 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 Rutgers University - New Brunswick are $32,132.

Full Rutgers University - New Brunswick Fine & Studio Arts Report

#3

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Maryland - College Park is a large school located in College Park, Maryland that handed out 4 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree fine arts students with aid list, UMCP has also earned the #7 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 UMCP are $30,885.

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#4

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Binghamton University landed the #4 spot on the list. Vestal, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Binghamton University, the school also landed the #8 spot 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Binghamton University Fine & Studio Arts Report

#5

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Delaware landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Newark, Delaware, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

UD did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UD are $35,192, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UD Fine & Studio Arts Report

#6

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#11 in overall quality

Stony Brook University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #6. SUNY Stony Brook is a large school located in Stony Brook, New York that handed out 4 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

SUNY Stony Brook did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stony Brook University are $25,583, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#2 in overall quality

Cornell University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ithaca, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cornell, the school also landed 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 University are $30,042.

Full Cornell University Fine & Studio Arts Report

#8

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#2 in overall quality

University of Pennsylvania came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UPenn is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 3 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

UPenn also took the #2 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UPenn are $41,760, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
#4 in overall quality

Johns Hopkins University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Johns Hopkins is located in Baltimore, Maryland and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

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 are $59,425, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Pitt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pitt are $40,836, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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

#11

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#14 in overall quality

Temple University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Temple is a public institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Temple, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Temple are $24,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Temple University

#12

Bard College

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

Bard College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #12. Bard College is a small school located in Annandale-On-Hudson, New York that handed out 3 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Bard also made our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bard College are $37,484, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Bard College 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 Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. New York University is a large school located in New York, New York that handed out 9 doctorate’s Fine Arts 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 New York University are $36,892.

Full NYU 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.

Credits

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