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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income Over $110k)

19 Ranked Colleges
145 Degrees Awarded
$28,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Visual Arts Schools for a Master's For Those Making Over $110k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Vallue Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Visual & Performing Arts is the 217th most popular major in the country with 3,337 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 145 visual and performing arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Vallue Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k” ranking, we looked at 19 colleges that offer a degree in visual and performing arts. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great visual and performing arts programs and cost less that 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 visual and performing arts program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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The visual 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 Vallue Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k”.

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Best Vallue Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree visual arts students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 19 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income Over $110k)

#16 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Los Angeles. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Vallue Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. Cal State LA is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 19 masters’s visual arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Cal State LA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cal State LA are $17,723, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Visual & Performing Arts at California State University - Los Angeles

#2

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Montana. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Vallue Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Missoula, Montana, this medium-sized public school awarded 14 degrees to qualified masters’s visual arts students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UM, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Montana are $23,242, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Visual & Performing Arts at UM

#3

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York
#14 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brooklyn College. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. This fairly large school is located in Brooklyn, New York, and it awarded 5 masters’s visual arts degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Brooklyn College, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Brooklyn College are $20,952.

Full Brooklyn College Visual & Performing Arts Report

#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Iowa State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Vallue Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k. Located in Ames, Iowa, this large public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified masters’s visual arts students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree visual arts students whose families make more than $110k list, Iowa State has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Iowa State University Visual & Performing Arts Report

#5

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#18 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend West Virginia University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Vallue Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k. Morgantown, West Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s visual arts degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

WVU also made our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at WVU

#2 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. College Station, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s visual arts degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree visual arts students whose families make more than $110k list, Texas A&M College Station has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas A&M College Station Visual & Performing Arts Report

#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. IUPUI is a public institution located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

IUPUI not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at IUPUI are $26,013.

Read more about Visual & Performing Arts at IUPUI

#8

The College at Brockport

Brockport, New York
#17 in overall quality

The College at Brockport did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #8. SUNY Brockport is located in Brockport, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s visual arts degrees to qualified students.

SUNY Brockport not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The College at Brockport are $24,080.

Read more about Visual & Performing Arts at SUNY Brockport

#8 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee ranked #9 on this year’s Best Vallue Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s visual arts degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree visual arts students whose families make more than $110k list, UWM has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UWM are $25,295, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

#10

College of Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, College of Charleston did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. College of Charleston is a fairly large public school situated in Charleston, South Carolina. It awarded 4 masters’s visual arts degrees in 2019-2020.

C of C did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at College of Charleston are $36,592, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Visual & Performing Arts at College of Charleston

#11

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#7 in overall quality

George Mason University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #11. This large school is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and it awarded 3 masters’s visual arts degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410.

Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at George Mason University

#12

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#6 in overall quality

University at Buffalo ranked #12 on this year’s Best Vallue Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k list. University at Buffalo is located in Buffalo, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s visual arts degrees to qualified students.

University at Buffalo not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University at Buffalo Visual & Performing Arts Report

#13

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California
#13 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UCR is located in Riverside, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s visual arts degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree visual arts students whose families make more than $110k list, UCR has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCR are $28,686, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at UCR

#14

Purchase College

Purchase, New York
#10 in overall quality

Purchase College did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #14. Purchase College is a small school located in Purchase, New York that handed out 8 masters’s visual arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Purchase College also took the #10 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Purchase College are $24,983.

Full Purchase College Visual & Performing Arts Report

#3 in overall quality

University of California - San Diego did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #15. Located in La Jolla, California, this large public school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified masters’s visual arts students in 2019-2020.

UCSD not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCSD are $28,631.

Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at UCSD

#11 in overall quality

Columbus College of Art and Design came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Columbus College of Art and Design is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Columbus, Ohio. It awarded 15 masters’s visual arts degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CCAD, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Columbus College of Art and Design are $37,370.

Read more about Visual & Performing Arts at Columbus College of Art and Design

#17

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#1 in overall quality

Harvard University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Harvard is a large school located in Cambridge, Massachusetts that handed out 2 masters’s visual arts degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Harvard, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard University are $50,654, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Harvard

#18

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
#19 in overall quality

Regent University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Regent is a fairly large school located in Virginia Beach, Virginia that handed out 8 masters’s visual arts degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Regent, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Regent University are $17,052.

Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Regent University

#9 in overall quality

School of the Art Institute of Chicago landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Visual Arts Schools for a Master’s For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified masters’s visual arts students in 2019-2020.

School of the Art Institute of Chicago also took the #9 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at School of the Art Institute of Chicago are $43,912.

Full School of the Art Institute of Chicago Visual & Performing Arts Report

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.

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