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2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

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Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

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 Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking, we looked at 32 colleges that offer a degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs that also have a lower cost than 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 Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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 / sciences & humanities students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities (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 / Sciences & Humanities 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 / sciences and humanities 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 / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Kentucky University are $17,358, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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 / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 17 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree liberal arts / sciences & humanities students whose families make more than $110k list, NC State has also earned the #1 rank 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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#3

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, American Public University System landed the #3 spot on the list. American Military University is located in Charles Town, West Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 37 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to qualified students.

American Military University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. 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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#7 in overall quality

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 / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. USF Tampa is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 27 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to qualified students.

USF Tampa also made our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126.

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#5

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Middle Tennessee State University landed the #5 spot on the list. Murfreesboro, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to 34 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree liberal arts / sciences & humanities students whose families make more than $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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Louisiana State University - Shreveport did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Shreveport, Louisiana, this medium-sized public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities 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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#7

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Florida State is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 2 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, 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 Florida State University are $26,707.

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#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 / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Morrow, Georgia 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 9 students 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clayton State University are $13,915, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee
#12 in overall quality

Tennessee State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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 / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

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

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#10

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, Tennessee
#11 in overall quality

Tennessee Technological University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Tennessee Tech University is located in Cookeville, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 31 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 more than $110k list, Tennessee Tech University has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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
#14 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Greensboro came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, this fairly large public school handed out 28 diplomas to qualified masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree liberal arts / sciences & humanities students whose families make more than $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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918.

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#12

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas

Arkansas Tech University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This fairly large school is located in Russellville, Arkansas, 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 ATU are $12,087.

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#13

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
#21 in overall quality

Marshall University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree liberal arts / sciences & humanities students whose families make more than $110k list, Marshall University has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. 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 / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, this medium-sized public school handed out 18 degrees to qualified masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities students 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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#15

University of North Carolina at Asheville

Asheville, North Carolina
#23 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Asheville landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This small school is located in Asheville, North Carolina, and it awarded 4 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

UNCA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #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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#16

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#13 in overall quality

University of Memphis came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Memphis is a large school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 17 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, Tennessee
#17 in overall quality

Austin Peay State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $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 also took the #17 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Austin Peay State University are $14,669, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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 / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Conway, South Carolina 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 8 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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 / Sciences & Humanities 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 / sciences and humanities degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

ETSU also made our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #20. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ETSU are $25,679.

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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 / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, this small public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities students in 2019-2020.

Henderson State University also made our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at Henderson State University are $8,612, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Louisiana State University is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, Mississippi

Alcorn State University landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Alcorn State are $7,290, 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 Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Old Dominion University is a large public school situated in Norfolk, Virginia. It awarded 5 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion are $33,288, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#24

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
#24 in overall quality

University of Arkansas at Little Rock ranked #24 on this year’s Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Little Rock, Arkansas 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 6 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 / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UA Little Rock are $14,884, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Arkansas at Little Rock Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Report

#25

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama
#25 in overall quality

With a ranking of #25, Jacksonville State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Jacksonville State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Jacksonville, Alabama. It awarded 7 masters’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree liberal arts / sciences & humanities students whose families make more than $110k list, Jacksonville State University has also earned the #25 rank 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 Jacksonville State University are $20,200.

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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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