by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 22 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for fine & studio arts students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 913 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of fine & studio arts for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. 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:
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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 schools for fine & studio arts students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for fine & studio arts students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It's hard to beat University of Pennsylvania if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.
Bachelor's recipients from the fine & studio arts major at University of Pennsylvania get $4,101 above the typical college grad in this field shortly after graduation.
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Carnegie Mellon University is a great choice for students interested in a bachelor'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.
Bachelor's recipients from the fine & studio arts program at Carnegie Mellon University earn $2,282 more than the typical graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.
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Lafayette College is a great decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in fine & studio arts. Lafayette is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Easton.More information about a bachelor’s in fine & studio arts from Lafayette College
Temple University is a great choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the fine arts program state that they receive average early career earnings of $23,678.
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Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Those fine & studio arts students who get their bachelor's degree from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus earn $4,139 more than the average fine arts student.
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Located in the city of Bethlehem, Moravian is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Those fine & studio arts students who get their bachelor's degree from Moravian College earn $12,154 more than the typical fine arts grad.
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Muhlenberg is a small private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Allentown.More information about a bachelor’s in fine & studio arts from Muhlenberg College
WCUPA is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of West Chester.More information about a bachelor’s in fine & studio arts from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Messiah is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Mechanicsburg.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the fine arts program make an average of $25,360 in the first couple years of working.
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Located in the city of Philadelphia, PAFA is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Bachelor's recipients from the fine & studio arts major at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts make $5,134 more than the average graduate in this field shortly after graduation.
More information about a bachelor’s in fine & studio arts from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine ArtsExplore all the Best Fine & Studio Arts Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 275 | 2,103 |
| Maryland | 207 | 553 |
| New Jersey | 193 | 544 |
| Delaware | 130 | 46 |
| District of Columbia | 126 | 101 |
Fine & Studio Arts is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 370 |
| Art Studies | 259 |
| Art History | 125 |
| Painting | 40 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 30 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 20 |
| Printmaking | 18 |
| Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts | 16 |
| Jewelry Arts | 13 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 991 |
| Music | 632 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 615 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 521 |
| Dance | 261 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 173 |
| Arts & Media Management | 156 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 16 |
| Other Visual Art | 1 |
