2023 Best Value Liberal Arts & Humanities Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 556,813 liberal arts / sciences and humanities students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #3 most popular in the country.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Best Value Liberal Arts & Humanities Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 27 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value master's degree programs for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Featured schools near , edit
2023 Best Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top 10 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found American Public University System to be the best value school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Southeast Region . American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.
American Military University graduate students pay an average of $7,050 in tuition and fees each year.
The excellent master’s degree programs at Henderson State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the distant town of Arkadelphia, Henderson State University is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Henderson State University are $9,108 a year.
Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Henderson State University Report
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means North Carolina State University is a great value for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public school with a very large student population.
NC State graduate students pay an average of $29,690 in tuition and fees each year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, NC State also is in the top 5% of our Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
Out of the 27 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Clayton State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Clayton State University is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Morrow.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Clayton State University are $12,736 per year.
Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Clayton State University Report
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Arkansas Tech University is a great value for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their master’s degree. ATU is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Russellville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at ATU are $12,450 per year.
University of Memphis ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Liberal Arts & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UofM is a very large public school located in the large city of Memphis.
UofM graduate students pay an average of $14,544 in tuition and fees each year.
Read full report on Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at University of Memphis
Northern Kentucky University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Liberal Arts & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. NKU is a large public school located in the suburb of Highland Heights.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at NKU are $15,594 a year.
University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Liberal Arts & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public college with a fairly large student population.
USF Tampa graduate students pay an average of $21,126 in tuition and fees each year.
Tennessee Technological University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the remote town of Cookeville, Tennessee Tech University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Tennessee Tech University are $20,702 per year.
Austin Peay State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Austin Peay State University graduate students pay an average of $14,827 in tuition and fees each year.
Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Austin Peay State University Report
Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges by State
Explore the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 18,234 |
| West Virginia | 3,558 |
| South Carolina | 4,243 |
| Florida | 64,444 |
| Virginia | 9,302 |
| Arkansas | 5,205 |
| Mississippi | 5,696 |
| Louisiana | 2,864 |
| Alabama | 5,890 |
| Kentucky | 6,493 |
| Georgia | 7,724 |
| Tennessee | 10,186 |
More Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Rankings in the Southeast Region
Majors Related to Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 556,813 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual & Performing Arts | 149,215 |
| English Language & Literature | 54,635 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33,333 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 27,459 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19,993 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- 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 the rest 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Jacques Sablet (Switzerland, Morges, 1749-1803).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.