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2024 Best Fine & Studio Arts Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

9 Colleges in Pennsylvania
115 Master's Degrees
$31,065 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on getting your master's degree in fine & studio arts, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #58 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual reviewed 9 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of fine & studio arts. Combined, these schools handed out 115 master's degrees in fine & studio arts to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Fine & Studio Arts School for Your Master's Degree

Best Fine & Studio Arts Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

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 Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

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.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Fine & Studio Arts Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Fine & Studio Arts in Pennsylvania

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in fine & studio arts.

10 Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Master's in Fine Arts

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University of Pennsylvania is a good option for students interested in a master's degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.

Master's students who receive their degree from the fine arts program earn an average of $21,683 for their early career.

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6 Annual Graduates

Carnegie Mellon University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from Carnegie Mellon University

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

It is hard to beat Temple University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population.

Those fine & studio arts students who get their master's degree from Temple University receive $2,243 more than the typical fine arts graduate.

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4 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in fine & studio arts needs to look into University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

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Located in the city of Philadelphia, PAFA is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Master's graduates who receive their degree from the fine arts program earn an average of $27,413 in their early career salary.

More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

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The University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA

Located in the city of Philadelphia, UArts is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

Master's graduates who receive their degree from the fine arts program make around $31,833 in their early career salary.

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Edinboro is a small public university located in the town of Edinboro.

Master's recipients from the fine & studio arts degree program at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania make $10,024 above the standard college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

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2 Annual Graduates

Located in the town of Indiana, IUP is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus

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5 Annual Graduates

Located in the suburb of Millersville, Millersville is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from Millersville University of Pennsylvania

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5 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Philadelphia, Moore College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from Moore College of Art and Design

Best Fine & Studio Arts Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 261 642
Maryland 193 48
New Jersey 188 18
District of Columbia 154 41
Delaware 109 4

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Fine & Studio Arts is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.

Fine Arts Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Fine Arts 51
Art Studies 19
Art History 17
Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts 6
Jewelry Arts 5
Other Fine Arts & Art Studies 4
Sculpture 3
Printmaking 3
Ceramic Arts & Ceramics 3
Intermedia/Multimedia 2

Related Major Annual Graduates
Music 225
Arts & Media Management 97
Drama & Theater Arts 88
Design & Applied Arts 73
Dance 19
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 11
General Visual & Performing Arts 8

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