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2022 Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region

17 Ranked Colleges
71 Degrees Awarded
$33,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Art History Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region

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 Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 3,716 people earned their degree in art history, making the major the 175th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 603 art history graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 71 art history graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region” ranking, we looked at 17 colleges that offer a degree in art history. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent art history programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the art history program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the “Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region” ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

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Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree art history students.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Art History in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #1 spot on the list. UGA is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Art History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UGA Art History Report

#2

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Florida State University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree art history students list, Florida State has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Art History 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 are $26,707.

Full Florida State University Art History Report

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #3 spot on the list. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 4 masters’s art history degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree art history students list, UF has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Art History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UF Art History Report

#15 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region. USF Tampa is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 6 masters’s art history degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Art History 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 South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

Read full report on Art History at USF Tampa

#5

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#17 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Memphis. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region. UofM is a public institution located in Memphis, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofM, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Art History 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 Memphis are $14,202.

Read more about Art History at University of Memphis

#6

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#8 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 3 masters’s art history degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best Art History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Full UNC Chapel Hill Art History Report

#7

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #7. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s art history degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree art history students list, University of Virginia has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Art History 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 Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394.

Read full report on Art History at University of Virginia - Main Campus

#12 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. VCU is a large public school situated in Richmond, Virginia. It awarded 3 masters’s art history degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at VCU, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Art History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Virginia Commonwealth University Art History Report

#9

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a public institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC also made our “Best Art History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UofSC Art History Report

#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it awarded 7 masters’s art history degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also took the #14 spot in our “Best Art History 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 Louisiana State University are $29,970.

Read more about Art History at Louisiana State University

#11

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#11 in overall quality

The University of Alabama came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 2 masters’s art history degrees in 2019-2020.

UA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Art History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The University of Alabama Art History Report

#12

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#16 in overall quality

Georgia State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Georgia State University is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia State also took the #16 spot in our “Best Art History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Art History at Georgia State

#13

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

George Mason University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. George Mason University is a large school located in Fairfax, Virginia that handed out 7 masters’s art history degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Art History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full GMU Art History Report

#4 in overall quality

Savannah College of Art and Design landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Savannah, Georgia, and it awarded 4 masters’s art history degrees in 2019-2020.

SCAD did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Art History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SCAD are $38,975, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Art History at SCAD

#15

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

Emory University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 3 degrees to qualified masters’s art history students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Emory, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Art History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Emory University Art History Report

#16

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Duke University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Duke is a private not-for-profit institution located in Durham, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke also took the #1 spot in our “Best Art History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Art History at Duke University

#17

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#9 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Art History Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #17. Tulane is located in New Orleans, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s art history degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree art history students list, Tulane has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Art History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Tulane Art History Report

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

Credits

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