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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts General Studies (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

32 Ranked Colleges
481 Degrees Awarded
$19,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

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 Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 559,661 liberal arts general studies students received their degree, making the major the 1st most popular in the country. In 2017-2018, liberal arts general studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $26,786 and had an average of $16,538 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 159,457 liberal arts general studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $24,231 and $16,248 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 481 liberal arts general studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 32 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent liberal arts general studies programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the liberal arts general studies program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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The liberal arts school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k”.

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Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree liberal arts students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts General Studies (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky
#15 in overall quality

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Kentucky University landed the #1 spot on the list. Highland Heights, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s liberal arts degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NKU, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NKU are $17,358, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 17 masters’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree liberal arts students whose families make more than $110k list, NC State has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Charles Town, West Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out masters’s liberal arts degrees to 37 students in 2019-2020.

American Military University also made our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at American Public University System are $7,050, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school handed out 27 diplomas to qualified masters’s liberal arts students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree liberal arts students whose families make more than $110k list, USF Tampa has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. 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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#5

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Middle Tennessee State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 34 masters’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Middle Tennessee State University, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Middle Tennessee State University Liberal Arts General Studies Report

Louisiana State University - Shreveport came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Louisiana State University - Shreveport is a medium-sized school located in Shreveport, Louisiana that handed out 3 masters’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University - Shreveport are $19,731.

Full Louisiana State University - Shreveport Liberal Arts General Studies Report

#7

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Florida State is a large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 2 masters’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State also took the #0 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Florida State University Liberal Arts General Studies Report

#8

Clayton State University

Morrow, Georgia
#22 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Clayton State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Clayton State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Morrow, Georgia. It awarded 9 masters’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Clayton State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clayton State University are $13,915, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee

Tennessee State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Tennessee State University is a medium-sized school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 25 masters’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Tennessee State University also took the #12 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies 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 Tennessee State University are $20,860.

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#10

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, Tennessee

Tennessee Technological University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #10. Tennessee Technological University is a fairly large school located in Cookeville, Tennessee that handed out 31 masters’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree liberal arts students whose families make more than $110k list, Tennessee Tech University has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee Tech University are $20,498, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

With a ranking of #11, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This fairly large school is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 28 masters’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas

Arkansas Tech University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Arkansas Tech University is a public institution located in Russellville, Arkansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ATU are $12,087.

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#13

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
#21 in overall quality

Marshall University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Huntington, West Virginia, this fairly large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s liberal arts students in 2019-2020.

Marshall University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama

With a ranking of #14, Auburn University at Montgomery did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This medium-sized school is located in Montgomery, Alabama, and it awarded 18 masters’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at AUM are $17,812, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full AUM Liberal Arts General Studies Report

#15

University of North Carolina at Asheville

Asheville, North Carolina
#23 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Asheville did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #15. This small school is located in Asheville, North Carolina, and it awarded 4 masters’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

UNCA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Asheville are $24,358, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of North Carolina at Asheville Liberal Arts General Studies Report

#16

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

University of Memphis landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Memphis, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s liberal arts degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

UofM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, Tennessee
#17 in overall quality

Austin Peay State University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Clarksville, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s liberal arts degrees to 36 students in 2019-2020.

Austin Peay State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Austin Peay State University are $14,669, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, South Carolina
#16 in overall quality

Coastal Carolina University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Conway, South Carolina, and it awarded 8 masters’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Coastal Carolina University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies 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 Coastal Carolina University are $19,836.

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#19

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
#20 in overall quality

East Tennessee State University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Johnson City, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s liberal arts degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree liberal arts students whose families make more than $110k list, ETSU has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at East Tennessee State University are $25,679, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, Arkansas

With a ranking of #20, Henderson State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This small school is located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and it awarded 1 masters’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree liberal arts students whose families make more than $110k list, Henderson State University has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Henderson State University are $8,612, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #21. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 9 masters’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also made our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. 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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#22

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, Mississippi

Alcorn State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Alcorn State University is a public institution located in Alcorn State, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Alcorn State University are $7,290.

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#23

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia

Old Dominion University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Old Dominion University is a large public school situated in Norfolk, Virginia. It awarded 5 masters’s liberal arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion are $33,288, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
#24 in overall quality

University of Arkansas at Little Rock landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, this medium-sized public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified masters’s liberal arts students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UA Little Rock, the school also landed the #24 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies 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 University of Arkansas at Little Rock are $14,884.

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#25

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama
#25 in overall quality

Jacksonville State University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Vallue Liberal Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Jacksonville, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s liberal arts degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Jacksonville State University also made our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #25. Average graduate tuition and fees at Jacksonville State University are $20,200, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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%.

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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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