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2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k

19 Ranked Colleges
632 Degrees Awarded
$27,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master's in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Visual & Performing Arts is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 10th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 155,377 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, visual and performing arts graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $25,427 and had an average of $28,377 in loans still to pay off.

Across Pennsylvania, there were 5,301 visual and performing arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $25,338 and $28,464 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 632 visual and performing arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 19 colleges that offered a degree in visual and performing arts. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent visual and performing arts programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the visual and performing arts program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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The visual & performing 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 Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k”.

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Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 19 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania

#1

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 26 degrees to qualified masters’s visual and performing arts students in 2019-2020.

UPenn also made our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at UPenn are $41,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Visual & Performing Arts at UPenn

#2

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Edinboro, Pennsylvania
#13 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania landed the #2 spot on the list. Edinboro is a public institution located in Edinboro, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 17 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Edinboro did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Edinboro are $17,835, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Chester University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k list. This fairly large school is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 20 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WCUPA, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are $16,758.

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#4

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Messiah University landed the #4 spot on the list. Messiah is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. It awarded 34 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Messiah also took the #3 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Messiah University are $12,780, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Marywood University

Scranton, Pennsylvania
#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Marywood University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k. Marywood is a private not-for-profit institution located in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 16 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Marywood not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Marywood are $11,438, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#7 in overall quality

Thomas Jefferson University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Thomas Jefferson University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 26 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Thomas Jefferson University, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Thomas Jefferson University are $21,978, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

Carnegie Mellon University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #7. This fairly large school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 142 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Carnegie Mellon, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Carnegie Mellon are $47,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#6 in overall quality

Temple University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k list. Temple is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 108 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Temple also took the #6 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Temple University are $24,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, Pennsylvania
#16 in overall quality

Millersville University of Pennsylvania came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Millersville, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s visual and performing arts students in 2019-2020.

Millersville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are $16,350, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#15 in overall quality

Point Park University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Point Park is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 12 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Point Park not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Point Park University are $17,748.

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#17 in overall quality

Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k list. Indiana, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s visual and performing arts degrees to 23 students in 2019-2020.

IUP did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at IUP are $18,207, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus Visual & Performing Arts Report

#12

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, Pennsylvania
#18 in overall quality

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized public school handed out 8 degrees to qualified masters’s visual and performing arts students in 2019-2020.

Kutztown University also took the #18 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are $16,300.

Full Kutztown University Visual & Performing Arts Report

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified masters’s visual and performing arts students in 2019-2020.

Pitt also took the #0 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus are $40,836.

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#14

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#10 in overall quality

Duquesne University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 22 diplomas to qualified masters’s visual and performing arts students in 2019-2020.

Duquesne not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Duquesne University are $24,048.

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#15

Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania
#9 in overall quality

Villanova University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Villanova University is located in Villanova, Pennsylvania and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees to qualified students.

Villanova did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Villanova are $20,719.

Full Villanova University Visual & Performing Arts Report

#16

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Drexel University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k list. Drexel University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 49 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Drexel also took the #4 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Drexel are $37,074, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

The University of the Arts

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#11 in overall quality

The University of the Arts came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. The University of the Arts is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 41 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

UArts also took the #11 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UArts are $46,680, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#12 in overall quality

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #18. This small school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 32 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

PAFA also made our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at PAFA are $41,356.

Read more about Visual & Performing Arts at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

#19

Moore College of Art and Design

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #19, Moore College of Art and Design did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Master’s in Pennsylvania For Those Making $75-$110k list. This small school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 2 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Moore College also took the #0 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Moore College of Art and Design are $48,017, 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%.

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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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