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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine Arts (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

23 Ranked Colleges
117 Degrees Awarded
$24,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region 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 has developed its “Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 12,032 people earned their degree in fine arts, making the major the 67th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,219 fine arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 117 fine arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 23 colleges that offer a degree in fine arts. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality fine arts 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 fine arts program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 23 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine Arts (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school awarded 12 degrees to qualified masters’s fine arts students in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130.

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#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school awarded 11 diplomas to qualified masters’s fine arts students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $48-$75k list, FIU has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UNC Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 4 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Fine Arts 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.

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#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Florida State is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Fine Arts 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 Florida State are $26,707.

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#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school awarded 10 diplomas to qualified masters’s fine arts students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Florida Atlantic University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, this large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified masters’s fine arts students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $48-$75k list, FAU has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana
#21 in overall quality

Louisiana Tech University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Louisiana Tech is a fairly large school located in Ruston, Louisiana that handed out 2 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana Tech also took the #21 spot in our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana Tech University are $12,690, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina
#16 in overall quality

Western Carolina University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Cullowhee, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s fine arts degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

WCU also took the #16 spot in our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WCU are $17,821, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#14 in overall quality

East Carolina University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. East Carolina University is a large public school situated in Greenville, North Carolina. It awarded 12 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

ECU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at ECU are $20,685, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
#17 in overall quality

Georgia Southern University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Statesboro, Georgia, and it awarded 5 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

GaSou also took the #17 spot in our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Southern University are $22,004, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#19 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #11. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 1 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $48-$75k list, UNC Greensboro has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #12. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 7 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also took the #8 spot in our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#15 in overall quality

University of Mississippi ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in University, Mississippi, and it awarded 4 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss also took the #15 spot in our “Best Fine Arts 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 Ole Miss are $25,099.

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#14

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#10 in overall quality

University of Kentucky ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UK is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 1 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

UK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Fine Arts 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 Kentucky are $33,216.

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#15

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
#20 in overall quality

University of New Orleans landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of New Orleans is a medium-sized public school situated in New Orleans, Louisiana. It awarded 4 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $48-$75k list, UNO has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNO are $13,678, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#13 in overall quality

University of Louisville ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Louisville is a public institution located in Louisville, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofL, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Fine Arts 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 UofL are $27,575.

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#17

Mississippi College

Clinton, Mississippi
#12 in overall quality

Mississippi College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. MC is a small school located in Clinton, Mississippi that handed out 1 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $48-$75k list, MC has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi College are $12,322, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#7 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #18. UofSC is a public institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC also made our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. 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.

Full University of South Carolina - Columbia Fine Arts Report

#19

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#5 in overall quality

The University of Alabama did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #19. UA is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s fine arts degrees to qualified students.

UA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #20. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s fine arts degrees to qualified students.

UT Knoxville not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Fine Arts Report

#21

Morehead State University

Morehead, Kentucky
#23 in overall quality

With a ranking of #21, Morehead State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Morehead State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Morehead, Kentucky. It awarded 1 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Morehead State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Morehead State University are $10,512, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#22

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #22, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. New Orleans, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s fine arts degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Tulane also took the #4 spot in our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane University of Louisiana are $61,176, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#22 in overall quality

With a ranking of #23, Liberty University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Liberty University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Lynchburg, Virginia. It awarded 1 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Liberty University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, 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.

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