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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

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481 Degrees Awarded
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Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 3rd of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 559,661 degrees were awarded to students with this major. 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.

For this year’s “Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 32 colleges that offer a degree 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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree liberal arts / sciences & humanities students whose families make $75-$110k.

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

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Vanderbilt is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to qualified students.

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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624.

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#2

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 $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #2 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Duke, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. 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 made our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky
#15 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Kentucky University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. NKU is located in Highland Heights, Kentucky and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree liberal arts / sciences & humanities students whose families make $75-$110k list, NKU has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NKU are $17,358, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

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 #5 on our 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. NC State is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 17 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NC State, the school also landed the #1 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 NC State are $28,999.

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#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. USF Tampa is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 27 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#8 in overall quality

Middle Tennessee State University came in at #7 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 $75-$110k ranking. 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 / sciences and humanities degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree liberal arts / sciences & humanities students whose families make $75-$110k list, Middle Tennessee State University has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Florida State University 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, Mississippi

With a ranking of #9, Alcorn 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 $75-$110k list. Alcorn State University is a small school located in Alcorn State, Mississippi that handed out 3 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Alcorn State University are $7,290, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee
#12 in overall quality

Tennessee State University came in at #10 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 $75-$110k ranking. Tennessee State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 25 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

Tennessee State University also took the #12 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee State University are $20,860, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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With a ranking of #11, Louisiana State University - Shreveport did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Shreveport, Louisiana 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 3 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University - Shreveport are $19,731, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
#21 in overall quality

Marshall 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 $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #12. Marshall University is a public institution located in Huntington, West Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s 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.

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#13

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, Tennessee
#11 in overall quality

Tennessee Technological 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 $75-$110k 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.

Tennessee Tech University also made our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee Technological University are $20,498, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Clayton State University

Morrow, Georgia
#22 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, 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 $75-$110k list. Clayton State University is located in Morrow, Georgia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree liberal arts / sciences & humanities students whose families make $75-$110k list, Clayton State University has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clayton State University are $13,915, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

University of North Carolina at Asheville

Asheville, North Carolina
#23 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Asheville came in at #15 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 $75-$110k ranking. University of North Carolina at Asheville is a small public school situated in Asheville, North Carolina. It awarded 4 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNCA, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Asheville are $24,358, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas

With a ranking of #16, Arkansas Tech 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 $75-$110k list. Arkansas Tech University is located in Russellville, Arkansas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at ATU are $12,087, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#14 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Greensboro ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UNC Greensboro is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 28 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree liberal arts / sciences & humanities students whose families make $75-$110k list, UNC Greensboro has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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.

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#18

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

University of Richmond landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. URichmond is located in University of Richmond, Virginia and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to qualified students.

URichmond did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at URichmond are $25,260, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama

Auburn University at Montgomery did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #19. Auburn University at Montgomery is a medium-sized school located in Montgomery, Alabama that handed out 18 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

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

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#20

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, South Carolina
#16 in overall quality

Coastal Carolina University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Coastal Carolina University is a fairly large school located in Conway, South Carolina that handed out 8 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#13 in overall quality

University of Memphis ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UofM is located in Memphis, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 17 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to qualified students.

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

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#22

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Henderson State University landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Henderson State University is a small school located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas that handed out 1 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Henderson State University, the school also landed the #0 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 Henderson State University are $8,612.

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#23

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #23, East Tennessee 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 $75-$110k list. ETSU is a fairly large school located in Johnson City, Tennessee that handed out 9 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ETSU, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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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#24

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, Tennessee
#17 in overall quality

Austin Peay State University landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Austin Peay State University is a fairly large public school situated in Clarksville, Tennessee. It awarded 36 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

Austin Peay State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 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 Austin Peay State University are $14,669.

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#25

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia

With a ranking of #25, Old Dominion 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 $75-$110k list. Old Dominion is a large school located in Norfolk, Virginia that handed out 5 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion University are $33,288, 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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