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2022 Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 559,661 liberal arts / sciences and humanities students received their degree, making the major the 3rd most popular in the country. In 2017-2018, liberal arts / sciences and humanities 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 / sciences and humanities 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 / sciences and humanities graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 32 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree liberal arts / sciences & humanities students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Durham, North Carolina, and it awarded 16 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke also made our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #2 spot on the list. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Vanderbilt, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Vanderbilt University Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Report

#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Carolina State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

NC State also made our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Richmond landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Richmond, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

URichmond not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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 URichmond are $25,260.

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#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. USF Tampa is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 27 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also made our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Report

#6

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky
#15 in overall quality

Northern Kentucky University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #6. Northern Kentucky University is a fairly large public school situated in Highland Heights, Kentucky. It awarded 11 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

NKU also made our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Kentucky University are $17,358, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Florida State is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to qualified students.

Florida State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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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#8

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#8 in overall quality

Middle Tennessee State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 34 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Middle Tennessee State University also took the #8 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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 Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172.

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#9

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
#10 in overall quality

American Public University System landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. American Public University System is a private for-profit institution located in Charles Town, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 37 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

American Military University also took the #10 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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 American Military University are $7,050.

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#10

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#14 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UNC Greensboro is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 28 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to qualified students.

UNC Greensboro also made our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#4 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This fairly large school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 15 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

Tulane also took the #4 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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 Tulane are $61,176.

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#12

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Marshall University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Huntington, West Virginia, and it awarded 3 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

Marshall University also made our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #21. Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Marshall University Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Report

#13

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee
#12 in overall quality

Tennessee State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to 25 students in 2019-2020.

Tennessee State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee State University are $20,860, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Louisiana State University - Shreveport came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Shreveport, Louisiana, and it awarded 3 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities 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 / Sciences & Humanities Report

#15

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, Tennessee
#11 in overall quality

Tennessee Technological University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Cookeville, Tennessee, and it awarded 31 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Tennessee Tech University, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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 Tech University are $20,498.

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#16

University of North Carolina at Asheville

Asheville, North Carolina
#23 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Asheville landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Asheville, North Carolina, this small public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities students in 2019-2020.

UNCA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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 North Carolina at Asheville are $24,358.

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#17

Clayton State University

Morrow, Georgia
#22 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Clayton State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Clayton State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Morrow, Georgia. It awarded 9 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

Clayton State University also made our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #22. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Clayton State University are $13,915.

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#18

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#13 in overall quality

University of Memphis came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, this large public school handed out 17 diplomas to qualified masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities students in 2019-2020.

UofM also took the #13 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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 UofM are $14,202.

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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 Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Johnson City, Tennessee, and it awarded 9 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

ETSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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 East Tennessee State University are $25,679.

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#20

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas

Arkansas Tech University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Russellville, Arkansas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

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

Full Arkansas Tech University Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Report

#21

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, South Carolina
#16 in overall quality

Coastal Carolina University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Conway, South Carolina, this fairly large public school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities students in 2019-2020.

Coastal Carolina University also made our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at Coastal Carolina University are $19,836, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 9 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also made our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia

Old Dominion University landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Norfolk, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion are $33,288.

Full Old Dominion Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Report

#24

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, Tennessee
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #24, Austin Peay State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Austin Peay State University is a fairly large school located in Clarksville, Tennessee that handed out 36 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

Austin Peay State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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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#25

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama

With a ranking of #25, Auburn University at Montgomery did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, this medium-sized public school awarded 18 diplomas to qualified masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at AUM are $17,812, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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  • *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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