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2022 Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

18 Ranked Colleges
71 Degrees Awarded
$32,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Art History Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 3,716 people earned their degree in art history, making the major the 175th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 603 art history graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 71 art history graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 18 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in art history. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent art history programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the art history program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree art history students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 18 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Art History (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Duke University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Duke University is located in Durham, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s art history degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree art history students whose families make $0-$30k list, Duke has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Art History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Art History at Duke University

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Florida is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 4 masters’s art history degrees in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Art History 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 UF are $30,130.

Read more about Art History at UF

#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 3 masters’s art history degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree art history students whose families make $0-$30k list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Art History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UNC Chapel Hill Art History Report

#4

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Emory University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s art history degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Emory also made our “Best Art History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Art History at Emory

#5

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #5 spot on the list. Florida State is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 8 masters’s art history degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Art History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida State University Art History Report

#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. USF Tampa is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Art History 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 USF Tampa are $21,126.

Full USF Tampa Art History Report

#7

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#6 in overall quality

University of Georgia ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UGA is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 4 masters’s art history degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Art History 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 UGA are $27,476.

Read full report on Art History at UGA

#8

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Virginia is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree art history students whose families make $0-$30k list, University of Virginia has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Art History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Virginia - Main Campus Art History Report

#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it awarded 7 masters’s art history degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also made our “Best Art History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Art History Report

#10

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#13 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 3 masters’s art history degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Art History 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 University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160.

Read more about Art History at UofSC

#11

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Tulane University of Louisiana is located in New Orleans, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s art history degrees to qualified students.

Tulane did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Art History 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 Tulane University of Louisiana are $61,176.

Full Tulane University of Louisiana Art History Report

#12

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

George Mason University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. GMU is located in Fairfax, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s art history degrees to qualified students.

GMU also took the #10 spot in our “Best Art History 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 George Mason University are $37,410.

Read full report on Art History at GMU

#13

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#12 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution located in Richmond, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

VCU also made our “Best Art History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Art History at Virginia Commonwealth University

#14

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#17 in overall quality

University of Memphis came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Memphis, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s art history degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

UofM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Art History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Art History at UofM

#15

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#16 in overall quality

Georgia State University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Georgia State is a large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 3 masters’s art history degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgia State, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Art History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State are $24,790, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Art History at Georgia State University

University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #16. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s art history degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UAB, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Art History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Art History at UAB

#17

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#11 in overall quality

The University of Alabama ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. The University of Alabama is a large public school situated in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It awarded 2 masters’s art history degrees in 2019-2020.

UA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Art History 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 UA are $30,940.

Read full report on Art History at UA

#4 in overall quality

Savannah College of Art and Design landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Savannah, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s art history degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree art history students whose families make $0-$30k list, SCAD has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Art History 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 Savannah College of Art and Design are $38,975.

Full Savannah College of Art and Design Art History Report

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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.

Credits

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