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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

13 Ranked Colleges
85 Degrees Awarded
$36,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 39,860 people earned their degree in fine and studio arts, making the major the 29th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, fine and studio arts graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $23,847 and had an average of $28,316 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 6,611 fine and studio arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $24,260 and $30,601 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 85 fine and studio arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 13 colleges that offer a degree in fine and studio arts. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality fine and studio arts programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the fine and studio arts program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region doctor’s degree fine arts students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Columbia University in the City of New York. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 18 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

Columbia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia are $51,194.

Full Columbia University in the City of New York Fine & Studio Arts Report

#2

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k. University of Pennsylvania is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 3 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree fine arts students whose families make $30-$48k list, UPenn has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pennsylvania are $41,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at UPenn

#3

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Cornell University landed the #3 spot on the list. Ithaca, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Cornell not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042.

Full Cornell University Fine & Studio Arts Report

#4

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Johns Hopkins University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Johns Hopkins not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Johns Hopkins University are $59,425, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Johns Hopkins University Fine & Studio Arts Report

#5

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the #5 spot on the list. College Park, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

UMCP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMCP are $30,885, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#6 in overall quality

Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, this large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers University - New Brunswick are $32,132.

Full Rutgers University - New Brunswick Fine & Studio Arts Report

#7

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#5 in overall quality

University of Delaware landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Delaware is located in Newark, Delaware and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree fine arts students whose families make $30-$48k list, UD has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UD are $35,192, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UD Fine & Studio Arts Report

#8

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#8 in overall quality

Binghamton University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Binghamton University is a public institution located in Vestal, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Binghamton University, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Binghamton University are $25,290, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Binghamton University

#9

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#11 in overall quality

Stony Brook University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. SUNY Stony Brook is a large school located in Stony Brook, New York that handed out 4 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree fine arts students whose families make $30-$48k list, SUNY Stony Brook has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stony Brook University are $25,583, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Pitt is a large school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 5 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Pitt, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus are $40,836, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Bard College

Annandale-On-Hudson, New York
#12 in overall quality

Bard College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Annandale-On-Hudson, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Bard did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Bard College are $37,484.

Full Bard College Fine & Studio Arts Report

#12

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#14 in overall quality

Temple University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. Temple University is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 2 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree fine arts students whose families make $30-$48k list, Temple has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Temple are $24,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

New York University

New York, New York
#3 in overall quality

New York University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NYU, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’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 New York University are $36,892.

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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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