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2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

15 Ranked Colleges
78 Degrees Awarded
$22,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master's in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 19,826 people earned their degree in art studies, making the major the 52nd most popular in the United States.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 5,063 art studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 78 art studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $59,319 and $48,880 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 15 colleges that offered a degree in art studies. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality art studies 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 art studies program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region master’s degree art studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Art Studies (Income $48-$75k) in the Far Western US Region

#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State University - Fullerton. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Cal State Fullerton is a large public school situated in Fullerton, California. It awarded 6 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree art studies students whose families make $48-$75k list, Cal State Fullerton has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cal State Fullerton are $17,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Art Studies at Cal State Fullerton

#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Los Angeles. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Cal State LA is a public institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Cal State LA also made our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Los Angeles are $17,723, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Cal State LA Art Studies Report

#3

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Los Angeles. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of California - Los Angeles is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 12 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UCLA also made our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UCLA Art Studies Report

#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Irvine. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Irvine, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s art studies degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Irvine, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UC Irvine are $28,456.

Full UC Irvine Art Studies Report

#6 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Long Beach landed the #5 spot on the list. California State University - Long Beach is located in Long Beach, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s art studies degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree art studies students whose families make $48-$75k list, CSULB has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at CSULB are $17,784, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Art Studies at California State University - Long Beach

#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, California State University - Fresno did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. California State University - Fresno is a large school located in Fresno, California that handed out 3 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree art studies students whose families make $48-$75k list, Fresno State has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Fresno are $17,581, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Art Studies at California State University - Fresno

#11 in overall quality

California State University - Northridge did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #7. California State University - Northridge is a public institution located in Northridge, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

CSUN did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Northridge are $17,955, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full California State University - Northridge Art Studies Report

#3 in overall quality

University of California - Davis came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UC Davis is a large public school situated in Davis, California. It awarded 7 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Davis also took the #3 spot in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Davis are $28,700, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Art Studies at University of California - Davis

#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, California State University - Sacramento did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Sacramento, California, this large public school awarded 7 degrees to qualified masters’s art studies students in 2019-2020.

Sac State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Sac State are $18,356.

Read full report on Art Studies at California State University - Sacramento

#10

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
#7 in overall quality

San Jose State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in San Jose, California, this large public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified masters’s art studies students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree art studies students whose families make $48-$75k list, San Jose State has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at San Jose State are $18,790, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full San Jose State University Art Studies Report

#11

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, Alaska

University of Alaska Fairbanks ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This medium-sized school is located in Fairbanks, Alaska, and it awarded 1 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UAF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAF are $24,287, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UAF Art Studies Report

#12

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#8 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Hawaii at Manoa is a fairly large public school situated in Honolulu, Hawaii. It awarded 5 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa also took the #8 spot in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Hawaii at Manoa are $34,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UH Manoa Art Studies Report

#10 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Reno came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UNR is a large school located in Reno, Nevada that handed out 2 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UNR also made our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nevada - Reno are $21,971, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Nevada - Reno Art Studies Report

#14

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington

Central Washington University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. CWU is located in Ellensburg, Washington and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s art studies degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree art studies students whose families make $48-$75k list, CWU has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at CWU are $24,976, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Art Studies at CWU

#15

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Azusa Pacific University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Art Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Azusa Pacific University is a medium-sized school located in Azusa, California that handed out 5 masters’s art studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Azusa Pacific did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Art Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Azusa Pacific are $16,571, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Art Studies at Azusa Pacific University

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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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