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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Art Studies (Income $0-$30k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

10 Ranked Colleges
57 Degrees Awarded
$26,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master's in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 19,826 people earned their degree in art studies, making the major the 52nd most popular in the United States.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 1,568 art studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 57 art studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,887 and $46,998 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 10 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in art studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent art studies 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 art studies 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 Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 10 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Art Studies (Income $0-$30k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Carnegie Mellon University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 6 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Carnegie Mellon, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Carnegie Mellon University are $47,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Carnegie Mellon Art Studies Report

#2

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, New York
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend SUNY Oswego. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This medium-sized school is located in Oswego, New York, and it awarded 1 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree art studies students whose families make $0-$30k list, SUNY Oswego has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Art Studies Master’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 SUNY Oswego are $24,331.

Full SUNY Oswego Art Studies Report

#3

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Edinboro, Pennsylvania
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Edinboro is a small public school situated in Edinboro, Pennsylvania. It awarded 13 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree art studies students whose families make $0-$30k list, Edinboro has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Edinboro are $17,835, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Art Studies at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

#4

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 10 schools in the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Stony Brook University landed the #4 spot on the list. SUNY Stony Brook is located in Stony Brook, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s art studies degrees to qualified students.

SUNY Stony Brook did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stony Brook University are $25,583, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Art Studies at Stony Brook University

#5

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 10 schools in the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k 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 16 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick also took the #2 spot in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers University - New Brunswick are $32,132, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Art Studies at Rutgers New Brunswick

#6

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, New Jersey
#11 in overall quality

New Jersey City University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Jersey City, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s art studies degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

NJCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at New Jersey City University are $26,610, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Art Studies at New Jersey City University

#7

Kean University

Union, New Jersey
#9 in overall quality

Kean University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Union, New Jersey, this fairly large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s art studies students in 2019-2020.

Kean also made our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kean are $22,318, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Art Studies at Kean

#8

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, Pennsylvania
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Millersville University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Millersville, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s art studies students in 2019-2020.

Millersville also made our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are $16,350, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Art Studies at Millersville

#10 in overall quality

William Paterson University of New Jersey did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #9. Wayne, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s art studies degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

William Paterson University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at William Paterson University are $20,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Art Studies at William Paterson University

#10

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia
#6 in overall quality

Howard University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 4 degrees to qualified masters’s art studies students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Howard, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Howard University are $34,224, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Art Studies at Howard University

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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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