Temple University in Elkins Park offers bachelor's and master's programs for students who are interested in a professional career in the arts. B.F.A. students can major in art education, art history or fine arts, which includes courses in painting, photography, ceramics, fiber arts, glass, graphics and interactive design, metals, jewelry and CAD-CAM. Students must also complete general-education courses. The school was ranked No. 14 by "U.S. News & World Report" in 2008.
Carnegie Mellon College of Fine Arts in Pittsburgh offers bachelor's degrees in fine arts and several interdisciplinary degrees with a concentration in art, including a bachelor of humanities and arts, a bachelor of science and arts and a bachelor of computer science and art. Fine-art students learn conceptual skills and work with a variety of media and must also complete academic courses. The college was ranked No. 7 by "U.S. News & World Report" in 2008.
The University of the Arts is a liberal arts college located in Philadelphia that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Students have a choice of 24 undergraduate majors, with courses in design, visual arts, performance, film and general education. Design students can major in graphic design, industrial design, interactive design or motion design. Visual arts students can major in crafts, illustration, multidisciplinary fine arts, painting and drawing, photography, printmaking or sculpture. The college was ranked No. 37 by "U.S. News & World Report" in 2008.
The Pennsylvania College of Art & Design in Lancaster was opened in 1982 after the York Academy of Arts in York closed. The college offers a bachelor's of fine arts for students who are seeking a career in the arts. Students can choose to specialize in fine arts, graphic design, illustration or photography. Small class sizes allow students to enjoy one-on-one instruction with the faculty.