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2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

23 Ranked Colleges
117 Degrees Awarded
$24,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 12,032 people earned their degree in fine arts, making the major the 67th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,219 fine arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 117 fine arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 23 colleges that offer a degree in fine arts. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality fine arts programs that also have a lower cost than 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 fine arts program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 23 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine Arts in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Florida is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 12 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also took the #1 spot in our “Best Fine Arts 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 Florida are $30,130.

Read more about Fine Arts at UF

#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s fine arts degrees to qualified students.

UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. USF Tampa is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 10 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Fine Arts 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.

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#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 23 schools in the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Florida State is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 8 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Fine Arts 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.

Full Florida State University Fine Arts Report

#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school handed out 11 diplomas to qualified masters’s fine arts students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree fine arts students with aid list, FIU has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Fine Arts 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 International University are $24,211.

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#6

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Florida Atlantic University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. FAU is a large school located in Boca Raton, Florida that handed out 4 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree fine arts students with aid list, FAU has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#19 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UNC Greensboro is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s fine arts degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree fine arts students with aid list, UNC Greensboro has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. 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.

Full University of North Carolina at Greensboro Fine Arts Report

#8

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana
#21 in overall quality

Louisiana Tech University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Louisiana Tech is located in Ruston, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s fine arts degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana Tech, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Fine Arts 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 Tech University are $12,690.

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#9

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina
#16 in overall quality

Western Carolina University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This fairly large school is located in Cullowhee, North Carolina, and it awarded 4 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

WCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Western Carolina University are $17,821, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#15 in overall quality

University of Mississippi did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #10. University of Mississippi is located in University, Mississippi and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s fine arts degrees to qualified students.

Ole Miss not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Fine Arts 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 Mississippi are $25,099.

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#11

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#14 in overall quality

East Carolina University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. ECU is located in Greenville, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 masters’s fine arts degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree fine arts students with aid list, ECU has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ECU are $20,685, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
#20 in overall quality

University of New Orleans came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UNO is located in New Orleans, Louisiana and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s fine arts degrees to qualified students.

UNO also made our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #20. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNO are $13,678, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
#17 in overall quality

Georgia Southern University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Georgia Southern University is a large public school situated in Statesboro, Georgia. It awarded 5 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree fine arts students with aid list, GaSou has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GaSou are $22,004, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Louisiana State University is a large school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 7 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also took the #8 spot in our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Louisiana State University Fine Arts Report

#6 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a large public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 9 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree fine arts students with aid list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Fine Arts 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 UT Knoxville are $31,798.

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#16

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#5 in overall quality

The University of Alabama came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 5 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

UA also took the #5 spot in our “Best Fine Arts 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 UA are $30,940.

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#17

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#10 in overall quality

University of Kentucky came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Kentucky is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 1 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also took the #10 spot in our “Best Fine Arts 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 Kentucky are $33,216.

Full University of Kentucky Fine Arts Report

#18

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#13 in overall quality

University of Louisville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #18. UofL is a large public school situated in Louisville, Kentucky. It awarded 2 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofL, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisville are $27,575, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

Morehead State University

Morehead, Kentucky
#23 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, Morehead State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Morehead State University is a public institution located in Morehead, Kentucky. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree fine arts students with aid list, Morehead State University has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best Fine Arts 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 Morehead State University are $10,512.

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#20

Mississippi College

Clinton, Mississippi
#12 in overall quality

Mississippi College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Mississippi College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Clinton, Mississippi. It awarded 1 masters’s fine arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree fine arts students with aid list, MC has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Fine Arts 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 Mississippi College are $12,322.

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#21

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#7 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of South Carolina - Columbia is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s fine arts degrees to qualified students.

UofSC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UofSC Fine Arts Report

#22

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#22 in overall quality

Liberty University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #22. Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s fine arts degrees to qualified students.

Liberty University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Liberty University Fine Arts Report

#23

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #23, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s fine arts students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree fine arts students with aid list, Tulane has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Fine Arts 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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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.

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