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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Art Studies (Income $48-$75k)

72 Ranked Colleges
521 Degrees Awarded
$24,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master's For Those Making $48-$75k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. 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 Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 521 art studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 72 colleges that offer a degree in art studies. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality art studies programs that also have a lower cost than 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 art studies program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

More Ways to Rank Art Studies Schools

When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree art studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Art Studies (Income $48-$75k)

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Northwestern University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k. This large school is located in Evanston, Illinois, and it awarded 2 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Northwestern not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern University are $56,567, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Art Studies at Northwestern University

#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s art studies degrees to 48 students in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison also made our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523.

Read more about Art Studies at University of Wisconsin - Madison

#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s art studies students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U-M, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Art Studies at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

#21 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Fullerton. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Fullerton, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s art studies degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cal State Fullerton, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Fullerton are $17,892, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full California State University - Fullerton Art Studies Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State University - Los Angeles. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k. 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.

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.

Full Cal State LA Art Studies Report

#6

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, Illinois
#15 in overall quality

Eastern Illinois University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. This medium-sized school is located in Charleston, Illinois, and it awarded 43 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

EIU also took the #15 spot in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at EIU are $20,761.

Read more about Art Studies at EIU

#7

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#6 in overall quality

University of California - Los Angeles did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large public school awarded 12 degrees to qualified masters’s art studies students in 2019-2020.

UCLA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of California - Irvine did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of California - Irvine is a large public school situated in Irvine, California. It awarded 10 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UC Irvine are $28,456.

Read more about Art Studies at UC Irvine

The University of Texas at San Antonio ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. The University of Texas at San Antonio is a large public school situated in San Antonio, Texas. It awarded 11 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at San Antonio are $25,807, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Art Studies at UTSA

#10

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#9 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s art studies degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

UMN Twin Cities did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845.

Read more about Art Studies at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

#23 in overall quality

California State University - Long Beach came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Long Beach, California, and it awarded 7 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CSULB, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Long Beach are $17,784, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full California State University - Long Beach Art Studies Report

#18 in overall quality

Brigham Young University - Provo landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. BYU is located in Provo, Utah and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s art studies degrees to qualified students.

BYU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Brigham Young University - Provo are $7,510.

Read full report on Art Studies at Brigham Young University - Provo

#13

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#8 in overall quality

University of Georgia landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 11 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also made our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476.

Read more about Art Studies at UGA

#10 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #14. Ohio State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Columbus, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 12 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Ohio State also took the #10 spot in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Ohio State University - Main Campus Art Studies Report

California State University - Fresno ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Fresno State is a large public school situated in Fresno, California. It awarded 3 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Fresno are $17,581, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Fresno State Art Studies Report

#20 in overall quality

University of Nebraska at Kearney came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UNK is a medium-sized public school situated in Kearney, Nebraska. It awarded 18 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UNK also made our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #20. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska at Kearney are $14,792, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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California State University - Northridge ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. California State University - Northridge is a large school located in Northridge, California that handed out 8 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at CSUN are $17,955, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, University of California - Davis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. UC Davis is a large public school situated in Davis, California. It awarded 7 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Davis not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Davis are $28,700, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Art Studies at University of California - Davis

#19

University of Houston

Houston, Texas

With a ranking of #19, University of Houston did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Houston is a public institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 15 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Art Studies at University of Houston

#20

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

Tufts University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Tufts is a fairly large school located in Medford, Massachusetts that handed out 10 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Tufts did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Tufts are $55,168.

Full Tufts Art Studies Report

California State University - Sacramento ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Sacramento, California, this large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s art studies students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Sacramento are $18,356, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full California State University - Sacramento Art Studies Report

Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #22. Minnesota State University - Mankato is located in Mankato, Minnesota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s art studies degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Minnesota State University - Mankato are $8,788, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Art Studies at Minnesota State University - Mankato

#22

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas

Texas Tech University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Lubbock, Texas, this large public school awarded 6 degrees to qualified masters’s art studies students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas

Texas Woman’s University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Denton, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s art studies degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at TWU are $14,962.

Full Texas Woman’s University Art Studies Report

#25

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota

With a ranking of #25, University of North Dakota did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, this fairly large public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified masters’s art studies students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UND are $18,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Dakota Art Studies Report

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

  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Jorge Royan.

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