by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 26 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Fine & Studio Arts Master's Degree Schools in New York ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 642 master's degrees in fine & studio arts during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The fine arts master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for fine & studio arts students working on their master's degree.
The fine arts school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Fine & Studio Arts Master's Degree Schools in New York.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in fine & studio arts.
Columbia University in the City of New York is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from Columbia University in the City of New York
It's hard to beat New York University if you want to pursue a master's degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.
Those fine & studio arts students who get their master's degree from New York University make $5,625 more than the typical fine arts student.
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It's difficult to beat Pratt Institute - Main if you wish to pursue a master's degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, Pratt Institute is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Master's students who receive their degree from the fine arts program make an average of $32,424 for their early career.
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Syracuse University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in fine & studio arts. Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Syracuse.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from Syracuse University
New School University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.
Students who graduate with their master's from the fine arts program state that they receive average early career wages of $30,331.
More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from The New School
Located in the city of New York, Hunter is a public college with a very large student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the fine arts program state that they receive average early career wages of $32,788.
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Located in the large city of New York, FIT SUNY is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from Fashion Institute of Technology
Located in the large city of New York, SVA is a private for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from School of Visual Arts
Located in the fringe town of Annandale-On-Hudson, Bard is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Master's recipients from the fine & studio arts major at Bard College earn $6,707 more than the standard college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
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Located in the large city of New York, New York Academy of Art is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Master's students who receive their degree from the fine arts program earn an average of $28,165 in their early career salary.
More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from New York Academy of ArtExplore all the Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 248 | 115 |
| Maryland | 193 | 48 |
| New Jersey | 188 | 18 |
| District of Columbia | 154 | 41 |
| Delaware | 109 | 4 |
Fine & Studio Arts is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art History | 330 |
| Fine Arts | 224 |
| Painting | 37 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 21 |
| Sculpture | 11 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | 8 |
| Drawing | 6 |
| Jewelry Arts | 3 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 811 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 380 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 287 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 250 |
| Arts & Media Management | 185 |
| Other Visual Art | 141 |
| Dance | 36 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 24 |
