2023 Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, visual and performing arts was ranked #11 in the country. In fact 18,379 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for visual and performing arts majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top 10 Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found The Graduate Center, CUNY to be the best school for visual and performing arts students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . The Graduate Center is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of New York.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a great place for visual and performing arts students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of Troy, RPI is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Columbia University in the City of New York helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best visual and performing arts schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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Out of the 20 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pennsylvania landed the # 4 spot on the list. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
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Out of the 20 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus landed the # 5 spot on the list. Pitt is a fairly large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Rochester did quite well on this year’s best schools for visual and performing arts students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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With a ranking of #7, New York University did quite well on this year’s best schools for visual and performing arts students working on their doctor’s degree. NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
With a ranking of #8, Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well on this year’s best schools for visual and performing arts students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public school with a fairly large student population.
With a ranking of #9, University of Maryland - College Park did quite well on this year’s best schools for visual and performing arts students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #10, Catholic University of America did quite well on this year’s best schools for visual and performing arts students working on their doctor’s degree. CUA is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.
Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges by State
Explore the best visual and performing arts schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 3,135 |
| Pennsylvania | 745 |
| Maryland | 493 |
| New Jersey | 187 |
| District of Columbia | 192 |
| Delaware | 34 |
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Visual & Performing Arts Related Rankings by Major
Visual & Performing Arts Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 7,675 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 3,224 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,979 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,704 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,699 |
| Arts & Media Management | 1,184 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 390 |
| Dance | 257 |
| Other Visual Art | 254 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 13 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Visual & Performing Arts
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 17,287 |
| English Language & Literature | 9,566 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 4,163 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 3,136 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 2,680 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 20 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 the rest 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).
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