by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 22 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for media arts students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,699 bachelor's degrees in media arts to qualified students.
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BA in Communication - New Media
Explore the digital frontier as it relates to today's communications strategies with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
MS in Marketing - New Media & Communications
Explore how emerging media impacts the study of culture, relationships and messages with this online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The interactive multimedia bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality interactive multimedia program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
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 media arts students working on their bachelor's degree.
The interactive multimedia 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 the Best Media Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Communication - New Media
Explore the digital frontier as it relates to today's communications strategies with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in media arts.
New York University is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in media arts. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in media arts from New York University
It's hard to beat Ithaca College if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in media arts. Ithaca is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Ithaca.More information about a bachelor’s in media arts from Ithaca College
Fordham University is a good choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in media arts. Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in media arts from Fordham University
Towson University is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in media arts. Located in the city of Towson, Towson is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in media arts from Towson University
RIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Rochester.More information about a bachelor’s in media arts from Rochester Institute of Technology
Montclair State is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Montclair.More information about a bachelor’s in media arts from Montclair State University
Located in the town of Plattsburgh, SUNY Plattsburgh is a public school with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in media arts from SUNY Plattsburgh
Located in the large city of New York, Pace University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in media arts from Pace University - New York
New School University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.More information about a bachelor’s in media arts from The New School
Located in the town of New Paltz, SUNY New Paltz is a public school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in media arts from SUNY New Paltz
Explore the best media arts colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 707 | 993 |
| Pennsylvania | 698 | 452 |
| Maryland | 370 | 208 |
| New Jersey | 351 | 46 |
| District of Columbia | 226 | 5 |
| Delaware | 224 | 2 |
One of 2 majors within the Radio, Television & Digital Communication area of study, Media Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio & Television | 685 |
| Other Radio, Television, & Digital Communication | 195 |
