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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

42 Ranked Colleges
346 Degrees Awarded
$26,400 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. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 39,860 people earned their degree in fine and studio arts, making the major the 29th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, fine and studio arts graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $23,847 and had an average of $28,316 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 6,315 fine and studio arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $23,274 and $27,332 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 346 fine and studio arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 42 colleges that offered a degree in fine and studio arts. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great fine and studio arts programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the fine and studio arts program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree fine arts students with aid.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 42 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, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 23 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UF Fine & Studio Arts Report

#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s Fine Arts degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #8 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248.

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Out of the 42 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, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 16 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Out of the 42 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 16 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, Florida State has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. 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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#21 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Miami, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s Fine Arts degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FIU, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree fine arts students with aid list, University of Virginia has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Virginia Fine & Studio Arts Report

#7

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia came in at #7 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. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s Fine Arts degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio 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 Georgia are $27,476.

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#8

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Florida Atlantic University is located in Boca Raton, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full FAU Fine & Studio Arts Report

#9

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Greensboro 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. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a fairly large public school situated in Greensboro, North Carolina. It awarded 1 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro also took the #0 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina

Duke University came in at #10 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. Duke is a private not-for-profit institution located in Durham, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree fine arts students with aid list, Duke has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Fine & Studio 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 Duke University are $59,140.

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#11

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana

Louisiana Tech University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Ruston, Louisiana, this fairly large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s Fine Arts students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana Tech are $12,690, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina

Western Carolina University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Western Carolina University is a fairly large public school situated in Cullowhee, North Carolina. It awarded 4 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Western Carolina University are $17,821, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
#14 in overall quality

James Madison 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 #13. JMU is a public institution located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

JMU also made our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at JMU are $29,544.

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#14

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi came in at #14 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 University, Mississippi, and it awarded 4 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina 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 #15. ECU is a large school located in Greenville, North Carolina that handed out 12 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

ECU also made our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #24. Average graduate tuition and fees at East Carolina University are $20,685, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University 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. GMU is a large public school situated in Fairfax, Virginia. It awarded 7 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU also took the #10 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

University of New Orleans 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. New Orleans, Louisiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s Fine Arts degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNO are $13,678.

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#18

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Morgantown, West Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s Fine Arts degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full West Virginia University Fine & Studio Arts Report

#19

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia

Georgia Southern 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 #19. Statesboro, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s Fine Arts degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Southern University are $22,004, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#20 in overall quality

University of Arkansas 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 #20. Fayetteville, Arkansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s Fine Arts degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

UARK also took the #20 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

Radford University

Radford, Virginia

Radford University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This fairly large school is located in Radford, Virginia, and it awarded 7 masters’s Fine Arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Radford are $21,382, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 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. Baton Rouge, Louisiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s Fine Arts degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also took the #17 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio 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.

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#23

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee

East Tennessee State University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Fine Arts Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. East Tennessee State University is located in Johnson City, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s Fine Arts degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at East Tennessee State University are $25,679.

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#24

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama

University of South Alabama came in at #24 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 South Alabama is a public institution located in Mobile, Alabama. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at USA are $16,112, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#25

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #25, Emory 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. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s Fine Arts degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Emory also took the #2 spot in our “Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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