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

17 Ranked Colleges
179 Degrees Awarded
$22,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master's in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 39,860 people earned their degree in fine and studio arts, making the major the 29th most popular in the United States. 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 Plains States region, there were 1,924 fine and studio arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $25,125 and $27,523 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 179 fine and studio arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,438 and $39,783 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 17 colleges that offered 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.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the fine and studio arts program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income $75-$110k) in the Plains States Region

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Nebraska at Kearney. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Kearney, Nebraska is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s Fine Arts degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

UNK also made our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNK are $14,792, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNK Fine & Studio Arts Report

#2

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #2 spot on the list. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s Fine Arts degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMN Twin Cities, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Dakota. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, this fairly large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $75-$110k list, UND has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UND are $18,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington University in St Louis. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. WUSTL is a fairly large school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 17 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

WUSTL also took the #1 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WUSTL are $56,562, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Washington University in St Louis Fine & Studio Arts Report

#16 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Fort Hays State University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k. This fairly large school is located in Hays, Kansas, and it awarded 3 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

FHSU also took the #16 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fort Hays State University are $11,376, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Minnesota State Mankato is located in Mankato, Minnesota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

Minnesota State Mankato did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Minnesota State University - Mankato are $8,788, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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University of Nebraska - Lincoln did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #7. This large school is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, and it awarded 4 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $75-$110k list, UNL has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNL are $19,513.

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#8

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#11 in overall quality

Kansas State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #8. Manhattan, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s Fine Arts degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

K -State also made our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at K -State are $24,115, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Kansas State University Fine & Studio Arts Report

#9

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri
#6 in overall quality

Lindenwood University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Saint Charles, Missouri, and it awarded 8 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $75-$110k list, Lindenwood University has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Lindenwood University are $9,550.

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#10

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

With a ranking of #10, University of Iowa did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Iowa City, Iowa is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s Fine Arts degrees to 40 students in 2019-2020.

Iowa also took the #3 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Iowa are $27,613, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #11. Mizzou is a large public school situated in Columbia, Missouri. It awarded 2 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Mizzou did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mizzou are $27,193, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of South Dakota did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This medium-sized school is located in Vermillion, South Dakota, and it awarded 3 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

USD also took the #14 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USD are $12,637, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of South Dakota Fine & Studio Arts Report

#13

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri
#12 in overall quality

University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Missouri - Kansas City is located in Kansas City, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $75-$110k list, UMKC has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Kansas City are $26,699, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
#15 in overall quality

Wichita State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #14. WSU is a fairly large public school situated in Wichita, Kansas. It awarded 2 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $75-$110k list, WSU has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WSU are $15,112, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas

University of Kansas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #15. Lawrence, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s Fine Arts degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

KU also made our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at KU are $25,007, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at KU

#16

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri

Webster University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #16. Webster is a medium-sized school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 1 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $75-$110k list, Webster has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Webster are $13,500, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis College of Art and Design ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This small school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 19 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree fine arts students whose families make $75-$110k list, MCAD has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are $41,794, 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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