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2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

42 Ranked Colleges
346 Degrees Awarded
$27,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Fine & Studio Arts is the 29th most popular major in the country with 39,860 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, fine and studio arts graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $23,847 and had an average of $28,316 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 6,315 fine and studio arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $23,274 and $27,332 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 346 fine and studio 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 $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 42 colleges that offer a degree in fine and studio arts. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality fine and studio 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 and studio arts program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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 $75-$110k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Duke is a fairly large school located in Durham, North Carolina that handed out 10 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke also made our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Duke Fine & Studio Arts Report

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 23 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

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

Full University of Florida Fine & Studio Arts Report

#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Out of the 42 schools in the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Florida State is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 16 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

Out of the 42 schools in the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #4 spot on the list. UGA is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 15 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 $75-$110k list, UGA has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at University of Georgia

#21 in overall quality

Out of the 42 schools in the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #5 spot on the list. Florida International University is located in Miami, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FIU, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Florida International University

University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s Fine Arts degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also took the #18 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio 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 USF Tampa are $21,126.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at USF Tampa

#7

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Virginia is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 2 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 $75-$110k list, University of Virginia has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana

With a ranking of #8, Louisiana Tech University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Ruston, Louisiana, this fairly large public school handed out 2 degrees to qualified masters’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana Tech University are $12,690.

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#9

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 7 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Fine & Studio Arts Report

#10

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

Emory University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

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

Full Emory Fine & Studio Arts Report

#11

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia

Georgia Southern University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #11. Georgia Southern University is located in Statesboro, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Southern University are $22,004, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full GaSou Fine & Studio Arts Report

#12

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. West Virginia University is a large school located in Morgantown, West Virginia that handed out 3 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at West Virginia University

#13

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina

Western Carolina University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Cullowhee, North Carolina, this fairly large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at WCU are $17,821, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Western Carolina University

#14

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

With a ranking of #14, 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 $75-$110k list. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, this large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full FAU Fine & Studio Arts Report

#15

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#20 in overall quality

University of Arkansas came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this large public school awarded 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 $75-$110k list, UARK has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. George Mason University is a large public school situated in Fairfax, Virginia. It awarded 7 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU also took the #10 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at GMU

#17

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

University of New Orleans did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #17. This medium-sized school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 4 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNO are $13,678, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at UNO

#18

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

With a ranking of #18, University of Mississippi did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in University, Mississippi, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ole Miss are $25,099.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Ole Miss

#19

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #19. Located in Greenville, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 12 degrees to qualified masters’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

ECU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Fine & Studio 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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#17 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 $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #20. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 14 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also made our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Northwestern State University of Louisiana landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. NSU is a fairly large school located in Natchitoches, Louisiana that handed out 6 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at NSU are $20,402, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at NSU

#22

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee

East Tennessee State University landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. East Tennessee State University is located in Johnson City, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at East Tennessee State University are $25,679, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full East Tennessee State University Fine & Studio Arts Report

#23

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Kentucky is a large school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 1 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also made our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast 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 University of Kentucky are $33,216.

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#23

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
#14 in overall quality

James Madison University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #23. James Madison University is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

JMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at JMU are $29,544, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full James Madison University Fine & Studio Arts Report

#25

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

With a ranking of #25, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UNC Greensboro is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

UNC Greensboro also took the #0 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at UNC Greensboro

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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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