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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income Over $110k)

48 Ranked Colleges
197 Degrees Awarded
$29,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 197 fine and studio arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k” ranking analyzed 48 colleges that offered 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.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the fine and studio arts program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income Over $110k)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 48 schools in the Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Florida is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 2 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130.

Full University of Florida Fine & Studio Arts Report

#2

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k. Florida State University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Florida State University

#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The school came in at #3 for the Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k. Ann Arbor, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

U-M did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#21 in overall quality

Out of the 48 schools in the Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #21. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#18 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Austin, Texas, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at The University of Texas at Austin

#17 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree fine arts students whose families make more than $110k list, UW - Madison has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523.

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#7

University of Maine

Orono, Maine

University of Maine landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Orono, Maine, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maine are $28,352.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at UMaine

#8

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#19 in overall quality

University of Delaware did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Newark, Delaware, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

UD also took the #19 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UD are $35,192, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Delaware Fine & Studio Arts Report

#9

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#13 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also took the #13 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at University of Virginia - Main Campus

#10

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York

With a ranking of #10, Binghamton University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k list. Binghamton University is a fairly large public school situated in Vestal, New York. It awarded 3 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

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

#11

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Iowa is a public institution located in Iowa City, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa are $27,613, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at University of Iowa

#12

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland

With a ranking of #12, University of Maryland - College Park did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k list. UMCP is a large public school situated in College Park, Maryland. It awarded 4 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at University of Maryland - College Park

Ohio State University - Main Campus came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Ohio State University - Main Campus

#22 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ranked #14 on this year’s Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k list. UIUC is located in Champaign, Illinois and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

UIUC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are $30,083.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

#15

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of California - Los Angeles did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k list. UCLA is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

UCLA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at UCLA

University of Illinois at Chicago ranked #16 on this year’s Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k list. Chicago, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Chicago are $27,036.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at UIC

#17

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas

University of Kansas came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k ranking. KU is a public institution located in Lawrence, Kansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at KU are $25,007, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full KU Fine & Studio Arts Report

#18

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a public institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at UMN Twin Cities

#19

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York

Stony Brook University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k list. Stony Brook, New York 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.

Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Stony Brook are $25,583, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Stony Brook University

#20

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Rutgers University - New Brunswick came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a large public school situated in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It awarded 4 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

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.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Oklahoma is a large public school situated in Norman, Oklahoma. It awarded 3 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are $23,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

#22

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UofL is a public institution located in Louisville, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UofL are $27,575, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at University of Louisville

#23

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico

With a ranking of #23, University of New Mexico - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k list. UNM is a large school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico that handed out 1 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Mexico - Main Campus are $19,890, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UNM Fine & Studio Arts Report

#24

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California

University of California - Santa Barbara came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Santa Barbara, California, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Barbara are $28,670, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at University of California - Santa Barbara

#25

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #25, University of California - Berkeley did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making Over $110k list. UC Berkeley is a public institution located in Berkeley, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Berkeley also took the #24 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Berkeley are $29,347, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at UC Berkeley

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

  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Jorge Royan.

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