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2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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 $75-$110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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 in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k” 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.

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.

For this year’s “Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 15 colleges that offer a degree in art studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent art studies 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 studies program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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 $75-$110k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Art Studies (Income $75-$110k) 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 $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Fullerton landed the #1 spot on the list. Cal State Fullerton is a large public school situated in Fullerton, California. It awarded 6 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Cal State Fullerton also made our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Fullerton are $17,892.

Read more about Art Studies at California State University - Fullerton

#12 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 $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Los Angeles landed the #2 spot on the list. Cal State LA is a public institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Cal State LA also made our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cal State LA are $17,723, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Art Studies at California State University - Los Angeles

#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State University - Long Beach. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Long Beach, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s art studies degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CSULB, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at CSULB are $17,784.

Read full report on Art Studies at CSULB

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Alaska Fairbanks. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k. University of Alaska Fairbanks is located in Fairbanks, Alaska and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s art studies degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UAF, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alaska Fairbanks are $24,287.

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#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Irvine. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k. UC Irvine is a large public school situated in Irvine, California. It awarded 10 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine also took the #2 spot in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. 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 full report on Art Studies at UC Irvine

#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 $75-$110k list. Fresno, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s art studies degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree art studies students whose families make $75-$110k list, Fresno State has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fresno State are $17,581, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full California State University - Fresno Art Studies Report

#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, California State University - Northridge did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. 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 also took the #11 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 - Northridge are $17,955, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#1 in overall quality

University of California - Los Angeles ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large public school handed out 12 diplomas to qualified masters’s art studies students 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131.

Full University of California - Los Angeles Art Studies Report

#3 in overall quality

University of California - Davis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #9. Davis, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s art studies degrees to 7 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 University of California - Davis are $28,700, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of California - Davis Art Studies Report

#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, 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 $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Sacramento, California, and it awarded 7 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Sac State also made our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Sac State are $18,356.

Full Sac State Art Studies Report

#11

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#8 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa came in at #11 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 $75-$110k ranking. University of Hawaii at Manoa is located in Honolulu, Hawaii and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s art studies degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH Manoa, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Manoa are $34,550, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Art Studies at University of Hawaii at Manoa

#12

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
#7 in overall quality

San Jose State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. San Jose State is located in San Jose, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s art studies degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree art studies students whose families make $75-$110k 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at San Jose State are $18,790.

Read more about Art Studies at San Jose State

#10 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Reno did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #13. University of Nevada - Reno 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNR are $21,971.

Full UNR Art Studies Report

#14

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington

Central Washington University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #14. This fairly large school is located in Ellensburg, Washington, and it awarded 1 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

CWU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 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 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 $75-$110k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Azusa, California, and it awarded 5 masters’s art studies 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.

Read more about Art Studies at Azusa Pacific University

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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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