by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 21 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Combined, these schools handed out 533 master's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities to qualified students.
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Your choice of liberal arts / sciences & humanities for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 colleges for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities.
It is difficult to beat North Carolina State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. NC State is a very large public university located in the large city of Raleigh.More information about a master’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from North Carolina State University
Duke University is a good decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Duke University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities has to check out Tulane University of Louisiana. Tulane is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New Orleans.More information about a master’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Tulane University of Louisiana
Middle Tennessee State University is a good choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Middle Tennessee State University is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro.More information about a master’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Middle Tennessee State University
Located in the city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Miami
USF Tampa is a very large public university located in the city of Tampa.More information about a master’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of South Florida - Main Campus
Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Florida State University
Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from American Public University System
UofM is a very large public university located in the city of Memphis.More information about a master’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Memphis
Austin Peay State University is a medium-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Clarksville.More information about a master’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Austin Peay State University
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Explore the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 8 |
| Florida | 34 | 50 |
| Virginia | 33 | 16 |
| Georgia | 32 | 7 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 214 |
| North Carolina | 31 | 104 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 11 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 26 |
| Alabama | 30 | 40 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 20 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 13 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 24 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 533 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 4,682 |
| Social Sciences | 2,423 |
| Communication & Journalism | 2,168 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,608 |
| History | 930 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 865 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 444 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 429 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 156 |
