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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Art Studies (Income $30-$48k) in the Far Western US Region

15 Ranked Colleges
78 Degrees Awarded
$22,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master's in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Art Studies is the 52nd most popular major in the country with 19,826 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 5,063 art studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 78 art studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $59,319 and $48,880 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in art studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great art studies programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the art studies program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Art Studies (Income $30-$48k) in the Far Western US Region

#5 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Fullerton landed the #1 spot on the list. Cal State Fullerton is located in Fullerton, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s art studies degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cal State Fullerton, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Fullerton are $17,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Cal State Fullerton Art Studies Report

#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Los Angeles. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. California State University - Los Angeles is a large public school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 2 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Cal State LA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Cal State LA are $17,723.

Read more about Art Studies at California State University - Los Angeles

#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Irvine. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UC Irvine is located in Irvine, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 masters’s art studies degrees to qualified students.

UC Irvine also made our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Irvine are $28,456, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Long Beach. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Long Beach, California, this large public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified masters’s art studies students in 2019-2020.

CSULB did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at CSULB are $17,784, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Los Angeles landed the #5 spot on the list. University of California - Los Angeles is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 12 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UCLA also took the #1 spot in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Los Angeles are $28,131, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

California State University - Fresno ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Fresno, California, this large public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified masters’s art studies students in 2019-2020.

Fresno State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fresno State are $17,581, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full California State University - Fresno Art Studies Report

#11 in overall quality

California State University - Northridge landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Northridge, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s art studies degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

CSUN not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Northridge are $17,955.

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#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, California State University - Sacramento did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Sacramento, California, and it awarded 7 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree art studies students whose families make $30-$48k list, Sac State has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Sac State are $18,356, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Art Studies at California State University - Sacramento

#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of California - Davis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Davis, California, this large public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified masters’s art studies students in 2019-2020.

UC Davis also took the #3 spot in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Davis are $28,700, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UC Davis Art Studies Report

#10

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
#7 in overall quality

San Jose State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. San Jose State is a large school located in San Jose, California that handed out 2 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree art studies students whose families make $30-$48k list, San Jose State has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at San Jose State are $18,790, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, Alaska

University of Alaska Fairbanks landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Fairbanks, Alaska is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s art studies degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

UAF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAF are $24,287, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#8 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and it awarded 5 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa also made our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UH Manoa are $34,550.

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#10 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Reno ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UNR is a public institution located in Reno, Nevada. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNR not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nevada - Reno are $21,971, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Nevada - Reno Art Studies Report

#14

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington

With a ranking of #14, Central Washington University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Central Washington University is located in Ellensburg, Washington and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s art studies degrees to qualified students.

CWU also made our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #0. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at CWU are $24,976.

Full CWU Art Studies Report

#15

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
#4 in overall quality

Azusa Pacific University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit institution located in Azusa, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Azusa Pacific also made our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at Azusa Pacific University are $16,571, 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.

Credits

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