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2022 Best Value Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k

19 Ranked Colleges
145 Degrees Awarded
$28,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Visual Arts Schools for a Master's For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. 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 Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Visual & Performing Arts is the 217th most popular major in the country with 3,337 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 145 visual and performing arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 19 colleges that offer a degree in visual and performing arts. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent visual and performing arts programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the visual and performing arts program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 19 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $0-$30k)

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Harvard University landed the #1 spot on the list. Cambridge, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s visual arts degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Harvard also took the #1 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard University are $50,654, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Harvard

#16 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Los Angeles landed the #2 spot on the list. Cal State LA is a large public school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 19 masters’s visual arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Cal State LA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Los Angeles are $17,723, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Visual & Performing Arts at California State University - Los Angeles

#3

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York
#14 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Brooklyn College landed the #3 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Brooklyn, New York, and it awarded 5 masters’s visual arts degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Brooklyn College, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brooklyn College are $20,952, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Visual & Performing Arts at Brooklyn College

#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. College Station, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s visual arts degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree visual arts students whose families make $0-$30k list, Texas A&M College Station has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Visual & Performing Arts at Texas A&M College Station

#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Riverside. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Riverside, California, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s visual arts students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCR, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Riverside are $28,686, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12 in overall quality

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and it awarded 7 masters’s visual arts degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at IUPUI, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at IUPUI are $26,013, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis

#5 in overall quality

Iowa State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. Iowa State University is a large school located in Ames, Iowa that handed out 2 masters’s visual arts degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Iowa State, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Iowa State University Visual & Performing Arts Report

#3 in overall quality

University of California - San Diego ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. UCSD is a large public school situated in La Jolla, California. It awarded 9 masters’s visual arts degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSD did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSD are $28,631, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Visual & Performing Arts at University of California - San Diego

#9

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
#4 in overall quality

The University of Montana did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #9. This medium-sized school is located in Missoula, Montana, and it awarded 14 masters’s visual arts degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UM, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UM are $23,242, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Visual & Performing Arts at The University of Montana

#10

The College at Brockport

Brockport, New York
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, The College at Brockport did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. This medium-sized school is located in Brockport, New York, and it awarded 2 masters’s visual arts degrees in 2019-2020.

SUNY Brockport not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Brockport are $24,080, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full SUNY Brockport Visual & Performing Arts Report

#11

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#18 in overall quality

West Virginia University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. WVU is a public institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU also made our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #18. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154.

Read more about Visual & Performing Arts at WVU

#12

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#8 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. UWM is a public institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UWM also made our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee are $25,295, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

#13

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#6 in overall quality

University at Buffalo ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. University at Buffalo is located in Buffalo, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s visual arts degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University at Buffalo, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028.

Full University at Buffalo Visual & Performing Arts Report

#14

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#7 in overall quality

George Mason University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. George Mason University is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GMU, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410.

Full GMU Visual & Performing Arts Report

#15

College of Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, College of Charleston did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. College of Charleston is a fairly large public school situated in Charleston, South Carolina. It awarded 4 masters’s visual arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree visual arts students whose families make $0-$30k list, C of C has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at C of C are $36,592, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full C of C Visual & Performing Arts Report

#16

Purchase College

Purchase, New York
#10 in overall quality

Purchase College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Purchase College is a public institution located in Purchase, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Purchase College, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purchase College are $24,983, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Visual & Performing Arts at Purchase College

#11 in overall quality

Columbus College of Art and Design ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 15 degrees to qualified masters’s visual arts students in 2019-2020.

CCAD not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at CCAD are $37,370, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Columbus College of Art and Design

#18

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
#19 in overall quality

Regent University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Regent is a private not-for-profit institution located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Regent not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Regent are $17,052.

Full Regent Visual & Performing Arts Report

#9 in overall quality

School of the Art Institute of Chicago came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. School of the Art Institute of Chicago is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s visual arts degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree visual arts students whose families make $0-$30k list, School of the Art Institute of Chicago has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at School of the Art Institute of Chicago are $43,912.

Full School of the Art Institute of Chicago Visual & Performing Arts Report

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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