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2027 Best Illustration Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

13 Colleges in the United States
952 Illustration Degrees Awarded
$32,223 Avg Early-Career Salary

Illustration programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their illustration programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 13 schools to find the best for illustration students.

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Best Schools for Illustration in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the illustration degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Illustration

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

No school ranked higher than Syracuse University this year for illustration. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Syracuse. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 29 illustration students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the illustration program make about $46,181 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full illustration program report for Syracuse University

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Fashion Institute Of Technology is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in illustration, ranking #2. Set in the city of New York, Fashion Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized public institution. About 222 illustration degrees were awarded at Fashion Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, illustration degree recipients from Fashion Institute Of Technology generally make around $20,692. Typical student debt for the program is $18,500. More information about a degree in illustration from Fashion Institute Of Technology

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Pratt Institute Main
Brooklyn, NY

Pratt Institute Main is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in illustration, landing the #3 spot this year. Pratt Institute Main is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Brooklyn. Pratt Institute Main graduates 74% of students within six years. There were roughly 23 illustration students who graduated with this degree at Pratt Institute Main in the most recent data year. Students who receive their illustration degree from Pratt Institute Main earn around $40,880 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000. See the full illustration program report for Pratt Institute Main

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Rochester Institute Of Technology is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in illustration, ranking #4. Set in the suburb of Rochester, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit institution. Rochester Institute Of Technology graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 39 illustration students who graduated with this degree at Rochester Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Students who receive their illustration degree from Rochester Institute Of Technology earn around $34,709 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full illustration program report for Rochester Institute Of Technology

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The New School
New York, NY

The New School is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in illustration, landing the #5 spot this year. The New School is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. The New School awarded about 110 illustration degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, illustration degree recipients from The New School generally make around $36,279. Students borrow a median of $23,606 to complete this degree. Get the full illustration details for The New School

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Maryland Institute College Of Art earned the #6 position for illustration this year. Maryland Institute College Of Art is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. Maryland Institute College Of Art graduates 72% of students within six years. Maryland Institute College Of Art awarded about 120 illustration degrees in the most recent data year. Illustration graduates of Maryland Institute College Of Art earn a median of $48,637 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in illustration from Maryland Institute College Of Art

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Mohawk Valley Community College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best illustration schools. Located in the city of Utica, Mohawk Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 18 illustration degrees were awarded at Mohawk Valley Community College in the most recent year. Illustration graduates of Mohawk Valley Community College earn a median of $21,012 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,534. Get the full illustration details for Mohawk Valley Community College

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School Of Visual Arts placed #8 among the best illustration schools. School Of Visual Arts is a mid-sized private for-profit school located in the city of New York. About 76% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 288 illustration students who graduated with this degree at School Of Visual Arts in the most recent data year. Graduates of the illustration program make about $32,155 in their early career. School Of Visual Arts graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the illustration program at School Of Visual Arts

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Suny At Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Suny At Fredonia came in at #9 for illustration this year. Suny At Fredonia is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Fredonia. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Suny At Fredonia awarded about 30 illustration degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, illustration degree recipients from Suny At Fredonia generally make around $19,451. Suny At Fredonia graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. Read more about the illustration program at Suny At Fredonia

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Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Marywood University earned the #10 position for illustration this year. Marywood University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Scranton. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. Marywood University awarded about 11 illustration degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their illustration degree from Marywood University earn around $25,727 in the first couple years of their career. Marywood University graduates carry a median of $27,362 in student loans. Read more about the illustration program at Marywood University

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Moore College Of Art And Design landed the #11 spot for illustration this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Moore College Of Art And Design is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 37 illustration students who graduated with this degree at Moore College Of Art And Design in the most recent data year. Graduates of the illustration program make about $20,587 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full illustration details for Moore College Of Art And Design

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Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Arcadia University landed the #12 spot for illustration this year. Set in the suburb of Glenside, Arcadia University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 illustration degrees were awarded at Arcadia University in the most recent year. Students who receive their illustration degree from Arcadia University earn around $46,764 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,921. Read more about the illustration program at Arcadia University

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Pennsylvania College Of Art And Design earned the #13 position for illustration this year. Set in the city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania College Of Art And Design is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 illustration students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania College Of Art And Design in the most recent data year. Students who receive their illustration degree from Pennsylvania College Of Art And Design earn around $25,830 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in illustration from Pennsylvania College Of Art And Design

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 13 schools evaluated.

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