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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

24 Ranked Colleges
265 Degrees Awarded
$29,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. 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 Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

With 155,377 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, visual and performing arts is the 10th most popular major in the United States. In 2017-2018, visual and performing arts graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $25,427 and had an average of $28,377 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 31,939 visual and performing arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $24,659 and $27,556 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 265 visual and performing arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 24 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in visual and performing arts. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great visual and performing arts programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the visual and performing arts 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 Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree visual & performing arts students with aid.

Top 24 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 24 schools in the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #1 spot on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 6 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Visual & Performing Arts Report

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 24 schools in the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 31 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’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 Florida State are $26,707.

Full Florida State Visual & Performing Arts Report

#4

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, this fairly large public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s visual and performing arts students in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro also took the #13 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’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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#5

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree visual & performing arts students with aid list, University of Virginia has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’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.

Full University of Virginia - Main Campus Visual & Performing Arts Report

#6

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, West Virginia University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full WVU Visual & Performing Arts Report

#21 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
#11 in overall quality

James Madison University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. James Madison University is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees to qualified students.

JMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at JMU are $29,544, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#18 in overall quality

University of Mississippi ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in University, Mississippi, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree visual & performing arts students with aid list, Ole Miss has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’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 Ole Miss are $25,099.

Full Ole Miss Visual & Performing Arts Report

#10

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Duke University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Duke University is a fairly large school located in Durham, North Carolina that handed out 6 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#19 in overall quality

University of Memphis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #11. This large school is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

UofM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Emory University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Emory University is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree visual & performing arts students with aid list, Emory has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’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.

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#13

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#14 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school handed out 18 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s visual and performing arts students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#8 in overall quality

University of Kentucky ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this large public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s visual and performing arts students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree visual & performing arts students with aid list, UK has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #15. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this large public school handed out 32 degrees to qualified doctorate’s visual and performing arts students in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also made our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Louisiana State University

#16

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#17 in overall quality

George Mason University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #16. Fairfax, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

GMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full GMU Visual & Performing Arts Report

#17

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#4 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #17. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees to 21 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree visual & performing arts students with aid list, UofSC has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#20 in overall quality

University of Southern Mississippi came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Southern Miss is a fairly large school located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi that handed out 10 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree visual & performing arts students with aid list, Southern Miss has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Mississippi are $10,896, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#5 in overall quality

Auburn University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #19. Auburn University is a large school located in Auburn, Alabama that handed out 2 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

Auburn also took the #5 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University are $31,956, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Auburn University Visual & Performing Arts Report

#20

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#22 in overall quality

University of Louisville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #20. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, this large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s visual and performing arts students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree visual & performing arts students with aid list, UofL has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’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.

Full UofL Visual & Performing Arts Report

#21

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #21, The University of Alabama did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees to qualified students.

UA also took the #16 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’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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#22

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #22, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. VCU is a large public school situated in Richmond, Virginia. It awarded 1 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

VCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at VCU are $29,228, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #23, University of Miami did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Miami is a private not-for-profit institution located in Coral Gables, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 26 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

U Miami also made our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Miami are $40,220, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#24

Shenandoah University

Winchester, Virginia
#12 in overall quality

Shenandoah University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Shenandoah is a small school located in Winchester, Virginia that handed out 11 doctorate’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree visual & performing arts students with aid list, Shenandoah has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’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 Shenandoah University are $23,040.

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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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