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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts in the Middle Atlantic Region

13 Ranked Colleges
85 Degrees Awarded
$35,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.

Fine & Studio Arts is the 29th most popular major in the country with 39,860 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. 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.

This year’s “Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking analyzed 13 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.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the fine and studio arts program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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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 “Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region”.

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Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region doctor’s degree fine arts students.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Binghamton University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This fairly large school is located in Vestal, New York, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Binghamton University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 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 Binghamton University are $25,290.

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#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Cornell University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. 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.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree fine arts students list, Cornell has also earned the #2 rank 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 Cornell University are $30,042.

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#2

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Graduate Center, CUNY. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This medium-sized 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 The Graduate Center, the school also landed the #13 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 The Graduate Center, CUNY are $23,640.

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#3

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Stony Brook University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. Stony Brook University is a large public school situated in Stony Brook, New York. It awarded 4 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree fine arts students 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 SUNY Stony Brook are $25,583, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Maryland - College Park. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. UMCP is located in College Park, Maryland and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

UMCP did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 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 University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885.

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#5

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Rutgers University - New Brunswick. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. Rutgers New Brunswick is a large public school situated in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It awarded 4 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick also made our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers New Brunswick are $32,132, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#14 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Temple University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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.

Temple also made our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Temple are $24,236.

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#6

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#5 in overall quality

University of Delaware ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Newark, Delaware, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

UD did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Delaware are $35,192, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Delaware Fine & Studio Arts Report

#9 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

Pitt also took 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 Pitt are $40,836, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Pennsylvania State University - University Park did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list.

Penn State University Park not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are $38,728, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

New York University

New York, New York
#3 in overall quality

New York University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. NYU is a large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 9 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

NYU also made our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at NYU are $36,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. UPenn is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

UPenn also made our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UPenn are $41,760.

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#11

Bard College

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

With a ranking of #11, Bard College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This small school is located in Annandale-On-Hudson, New York, and 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 list, Bard has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bard College are $37,484, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#1 in overall quality

Columbia University in the City of New York landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 18 degrees to qualified doctorate’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree fine arts students list, Columbia has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia are $51,194, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
#4 in overall quality

Johns Hopkins University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

Johns Hopkins also took the #4 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Johns Hopkins University are $59,425, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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

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

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