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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

21 Ranked Colleges
246 Degrees Awarded
$22,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Liberal Studies Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Liberal Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

With 365,980 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, liberal arts is the 2nd most popular major in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 117,026 liberal arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 246 liberal arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Liberal Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 21 colleges that offered a degree in liberal arts. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great liberal 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 liberal arts program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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The liberal studies 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 Liberal Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k”.

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Best Value Liberal Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Liberal Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 21 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Liberal Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 16 masters’s liberal studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also made our “Best Liberal Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Vanderbilt Liberal Arts Report

#2

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Kentucky University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Liberal Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Highland Heights, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s liberal studies degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

NKU also made our “Best Liberal Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at NKU are $17,358, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Northern Kentucky University Liberal Arts Report

#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Liberal Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 17 masters’s liberal studies degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also made our “Best Liberal Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Liberal Arts at NC State

#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Liberal Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 27 masters’s liberal studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 21 schools in the Best Value Liberal Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Middle Tennessee State University landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, this large public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified masters’s liberal studies students in 2019-2020.

Middle Tennessee State University also took the #6 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18 in overall quality

Louisiana State University - Shreveport did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Liberal Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #6. Louisiana State University - Shreveport is a medium-sized school located in Shreveport, Louisiana that handed out 3 masters’s liberal studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University - Shreveport did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Liberal Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University - Shreveport are $19,731, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Louisiana State University - Shreveport Liberal Arts Report

#7

Clayton State University

Morrow, Georgia
#14 in overall quality

Clayton State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Liberal Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Clayton State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Morrow, Georgia. It awarded 9 masters’s liberal studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Clayton State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Liberal Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Clayton State University are $13,915.

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#8

University of North Carolina at Asheville

Asheville, North Carolina
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of North Carolina at Asheville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Asheville, North Carolina, this small public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified masters’s liberal studies students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNCA, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNCA are $24,358, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Liberal Arts at University of North Carolina at Asheville

#9

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas
#19 in overall quality

Arkansas Tech University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Liberal Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. ATU is a fairly large school located in Russellville, Arkansas that handed out 3 masters’s liberal studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree liberal studies students whose families make $75-$110k list, ATU has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Liberal Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arkansas Tech University are $12,087, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This fairly large school is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 28 masters’s liberal studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Greensboro, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Liberal Arts at University of North Carolina at Greensboro

#11

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Richmond did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This small school is located in University of Richmond, Virginia, and it awarded 7 masters’s liberal studies degrees in 2019-2020.

URichmond also made our “Best Liberal Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at URichmond are $25,260, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Richmond Liberal Arts Report

#12

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama
#20 in overall quality

Auburn University at Montgomery came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Liberal Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Auburn University at Montgomery is a public institution located in Montgomery, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 18 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

AUM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Liberal Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at AUM are $17,812.

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#13

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, South Carolina
#11 in overall quality

Coastal Carolina University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Liberal Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Coastal Carolina University is a public institution located in Conway, South Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Coastal Carolina University also made our “Best Liberal Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Coastal Carolina University are $19,836, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Liberal Arts at Coastal Carolina University

#14

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#8 in overall quality

University of Memphis came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Liberal Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Memphis, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s liberal studies degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofM, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202.

Full University of Memphis Liberal Arts Report

#15

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Henderson State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Liberal Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #15. Henderson State University is a public institution located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Henderson State University, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Henderson State University are $8,612, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
#13 in overall quality

East Tennessee State University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Liberal Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. ETSU is a public institution located in Johnson City, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

ETSU also took the #13 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ETSU are $25,679, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full East Tennessee State University Liberal Arts Report

#7 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it awarded 9 masters’s liberal studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree liberal studies students whose families make $75-$110k list, Louisiana State University has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Liberal Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
#16 in overall quality

University of Arkansas at Little Rock landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public institution located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UA Little Rock also took the #16 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UA Little Rock are $14,884, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Liberal Arts at UA Little Rock

#19

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama
#17 in overall quality

Jacksonville State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Liberal Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Jacksonville State University is located in Jacksonville, Alabama and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s liberal studies degrees to qualified students.

Jacksonville State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Liberal Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Jacksonville State University are $20,200, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#12 in overall quality

Nova Southeastern University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Liberal Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s liberal studies students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree liberal studies students whose families make $75-$110k list, NUS Florida has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Liberal Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Nova Southeastern University are $22,242, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#2 in overall quality

University of Miami did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Liberal Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #21. Located in Coral Gables, Florida, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 15 diplomas to qualified masters’s liberal studies students in 2019-2020.

U Miami not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Liberal Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at U Miami are $40,220, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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%.

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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