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2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, liberal arts / sciences and humanities was ranked #30 in the country. In fact 2,680 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 27 schools in the Southeast Region to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top 10 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Master's Degree Schools

Our 2023 rankings named American Public University System the best school in the Southeast Region for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their master’s degree. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means North Carolina State University is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#3

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Miami. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Coral Gables.

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#4

Duke University

Durham, NC

The excellent master’s degree programs at Duke University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Tennessee Technological University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the remote town of Cookeville, Tennessee Tech University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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With a ranking of #7, Middle Tennessee State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their master’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public school with a very large student population.

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#8

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Florida State is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee.

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#9

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN

Tennessee State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the city of Nashville, Tennessee State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#10

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

Tulane University of Louisiana 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. Tulane is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans.

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Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges by State

Explore the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 8
Florida 51
North Carolina 111
Virginia 21
Tennessee 221
Georgia 20
South Carolina 13
Louisiana 21
West Virginia 26
Kentucky 12
Arkansas 24
Alabama 40

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts General Studies 2,680

Majors Similar to Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities

Related Major Annual Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 18,379
Theology & Religious Vocations 17,287
English Language & Literature 9,566
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 4,163
Philosophy & Religious Studies 3,136

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

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