by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for painting students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 157 bachelor's degrees in painting to qualified students.
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The painting bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality painting program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for painting students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Painting Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in painting.
It's hard to beat Maryland Institute College of Art if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in painting. Located in the city of Baltimore, MICA is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in painting from Maryland Institute College of Art
It is hard to beat Pratt Institute - Main if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in painting. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, Pratt Institute is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in painting from Pratt Institute - Main
Temple University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in painting. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in painting from Temple University
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in painting has to take a look at Purchase College. Purchase College is a small public college located in the large suburb of Purchase.More information about a bachelor’s in painting from Purchase College
Located in the large city of Philadelphia, PAFA is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in painting from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Located in the suburb of New Paltz, SUNY New Paltz is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in painting from SUNY New Paltz
Located in the city of Buffalo, Buffalo State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in painting from Buffalo State
Located in the city of Scranton, Marywood is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in painting from Marywood University
SUNY Fredonia is a small public school located in the town of Fredonia.More information about a bachelor’s in painting from SUNY Fredonia
Explore the best painting colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 707 | 91 |
| Pennsylvania | 698 | 40 |
| Maryland | 370 | 26 |
Painting is one of 13 different types of Fine & Studio Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 1,838 |
| Art Studies | 1,187 |
| Art History | 583 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 166 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 149 |
| Printmaking | 45 |
| Sculpture | 41 |
| Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts | 27 |
| Drawing | 24 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | 20 |
