by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for general visual & performing arts students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 495 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The visual arts bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality visual arts program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general visual & performing arts students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in general visual & performing arts.
SUNY Oneonta is a great choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in general visual & performing arts. SUNY Oneonta is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Oneonta.
After graduation, visual arts bachelor's recipients usually earn around $19,135 in their early careers.
More information about a bachelor’s in general visual & performing arts from SUNY Oneonta
It's difficult to beat University of Pennsylvania if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in general visual & performing arts. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia.More information about a bachelor’s in general visual & performing arts from University of Pennsylvania
It is hard to beat Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in general visual & performing arts. Located in the city of Troy, RPI is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general visual & performing arts from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in general visual & performing arts has to look into Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Located in the town of Kutztown, Kutztown University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general visual & performing arts from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Goucher College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in general visual & performing arts. Located in the small city of Baltimore, Goucher is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general visual & performing arts from Goucher College
Purchase College is a good option for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in general visual & performing arts. Located in the large suburb of Purchase, Purchase College is a public college with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the visual arts program report average early career earnings of $22,024.
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SUNY New Paltz is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in general visual & performing arts. SUNY New Paltz is a medium-sized public school located in the town of New Paltz.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the visual arts program make around $19,893 in their early career salary.
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Moore College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Philadelphia.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the visual arts program earn around $27,107 in the first couple years of their career.
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Penn State University Park is a very large public university located in the small city of University Park.More information about a bachelor’s in general visual & performing arts from Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus
Located in the large suburb of Brookville, LIU Post is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general visual & performing arts from LIU Post
Explore the best general visual & performing arts schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 275 | 236 |
| Pennsylvania | 274 | 173 |
| Maryland | 207 | 27 |
| New Jersey | 193 | 104 |
| District of Columbia | 126 | 16 |
One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, General Visual & Performing Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual & Performing Arts | 302 |
| Digital Arts | 193 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 4,247 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 4,180 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 2,938 |
| Music | 2,564 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 2,475 |
| Dance | 794 |
| Arts & Media Management | 656 |
| Other Visual Art | 237 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 8 |
