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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $75-$110k)

399 Ranked Colleges
16,654 Degrees Awarded
$34,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master's For Those Making $75-$110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking.

Visual & Performing Arts is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 10th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 155,377 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, visual and performing arts graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $25,427 and had an average of $28,377 in loans still to pay off.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 16,654 visual and performing arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 399 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the visual and performing 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 Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k

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

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $75-$110k)

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stanford University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Stanford University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Stanford, California. It awarded 28 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Stanford, the school also landed the #1 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 Stanford are $55,011.

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#2

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 399 schools in the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Yale University landed the #2 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in New Haven, Connecticut, and it awarded 262 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Yale did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 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 Yale are $44,500.

Full Yale Visual & Performing Arts Report

#3

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 399 schools in the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Durham, North Carolina, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 17 degrees to qualified masters’s visual and performing arts students in 2019-2020.

Duke did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 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 Duke University are $59,140.

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#4

Williams College

Williamstown, Massachusetts
Top 10% in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Williams College. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Williams College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Williamstown, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 15 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Williams also claimed a top spot on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools 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 Williams College are $59,350.

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#5

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Notre Dame. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Notre Dame, Indiana, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 6 degrees to qualified masters’s visual and performing arts students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Notre Dame, the school also landed the #5 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 Notre Dame are $57,522.

Full University of Notre Dame Visual & Performing Arts Report

Top 10% in overall quality

University of Central Florida landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UCF is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 98 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

On top of its placing in this ranking, UCF also did well on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657.

Full University of Central Florida Visual & Performing Arts Report

#7

Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire
Top 10% in overall quality

Dartmouth College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Dartmouth is located in Hanover, New Hampshire and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Dartmouth is also in the top of our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Dartmouth College are $58,120, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Baruch College

New York, New York

With a ranking of #8, Baruch College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Baruch College is a public institution located in New York, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 18 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Baruch are $20,880.

Full Baruch College Visual & Performing Arts Report

#9

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#15 in overall quality

Northwestern University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Evanston, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s visual and performing arts degrees to 149 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree visual & performing arts students whose families make $75-$110k list, Northwestern has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern University are $56,567, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Top 15% in overall quality

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s visual and performing arts degrees to 22 students in 2019-2020.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Georgia Tech also did well on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
Top 15% in overall quality

University of Florida ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. UF is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 62 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees to qualified students.

On top of its placing in this ranking, UF also did well on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Hunter College

New York, New York

Hunter College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Hunter College is a public institution located in New York, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 49 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Hunter College are $20,828, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Fashion Institute of Technology

New York, New York
Top 25% in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Fashion Institute of Technology did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. This medium-sized school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 44 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Fashion Institute of Technology are $24,209.

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#14

Truman State University

Kirksville, Missouri

With a ranking of #14, Truman State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Kirksville, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s visual and performing arts degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Truman State University are $16,551, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Cornell University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ithaca, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 18 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cornell, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell are $30,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

The City College of New York

New York, New York

The City College of New York came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in New York, New York, this fairly large public school awarded 50 degrees to qualified masters’s visual and performing arts students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at CCNY are $20,832, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Edinburg, Texas, this large public school handed out 12 degrees to qualified masters’s visual and performing arts students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Rio Grande Valley are $15,151.

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California State University - Los Angeles ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Cal State LA is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 41 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Cal State LA are $17,723, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18 in overall quality

Columbia University in the City of New York did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #19. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 162 diplomas to qualified masters’s visual and performing arts students in 2019-2020.

Columbia also took the #18 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia are $51,194, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. U-M is a public institution located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 90 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U-M, the school also landed the #14 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 of Michigan - Ann Arbor are $49,548.

Full U-M Visual & Performing Arts Report

#21

Lehman College

Bronx, New York

Lehman College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #21. Lehman is located in Bronx, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Lehman College are $21,000.

Full Lehman Visual & Performing Arts Report

#22

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York

Brooklyn College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #22. Brooklyn, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s visual and performing arts degrees to 72 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Brooklyn College are $20,952, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Top 20% in overall quality

Brigham Young University - Provo ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Provo, Utah is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s visual and performing arts degrees to 25 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on this list, BYU is in the top on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brigham Young University - Provo are $7,510, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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California State University - Fullerton did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #24. Fullerton, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s visual and performing arts degrees to 54 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Fullerton are $17,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#25

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#10 in overall quality

University of Pennsylvania came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 26 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees to qualified students.

UPenn did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UPenn are $41,760, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Pennsylvania Visual & Performing Arts Report

Rest of the Best 50 in Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k

Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

#26

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#27

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, Illinois
#28

Queens College

Queens, New York
#28

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#31

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#32

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
#36

SUNY Fredonia

Fredonia, New York
#37

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
#39

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#41

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
#42

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#43

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#47

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#50

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia

Rest of the Top 15% Colleges in Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k

While not in the ‘top 50’, these schools make the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

Rank College Location
51 University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK
52 Florida International University Miami, FL
53 University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA
54 The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX
55 University of Washington - Seattle Campus Seattle, WA
56 California State University - Fresno Fresno, CA
57 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC
58 University of Chicago Chicago, IL
59 Texas Woman’s University Denton, TX
60 The University of Montana Missoula, MT

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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