Top-Ranked Master's Degree Programs and Universities in Southern U.S.
Top master's degree programs and universities in the Southern U.S., ranked by U.S. News & World Report as Regional Universities - South, offer a wide variety of educational programs and award master's degree programs to their graduates. However, most do not offer doctorate programs. Search our list of accredited master's universities and find the perfect master's degree online.
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Radford, VA
Radford University (RU), a public institution founded in 1910, resides on 191 urban acres in Radford, Virginia. The school offers students more than 150 academic programs, including graduate degrees in art, business and health. RU also has more than 200 campus clubs and organizations, and the Radford Highlanders compete in the NCAA Division I Big South Conference.
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Crestview Hills, KY
A private school founded in 1921 and affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church, Thomas More College is located on 100 acres in the suburbs of Crestview Hills, Ken. just outside Cincinnati. The Benedictine Sisters of Covington, Kentucky founded the school for women; it began accepting male students in 1945. The school offers a liberal arts education as well as more than 35 student clubs and organizations, including campus ministry opportunities. The student population is primarity from northern Kentucky and the greater Cincinnati area.
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Jacksonville, FL
Founded in 1934, Jacksonville University (JU) is a private institution residing on 198 suburban acres in Jacksonville, Florida. The school offers more than 70 undergraduate majors, as well as graduate programs in business, education, orthodontics and nursing. JU has a 4-year graduation guarantee; if students adhere to a 4-year graduation agreement but do not finish their degree on time, the university will pay their tuition until they graduate.
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Dahlonega, GA
A public institution founded in 1873, North Georgia College and State University resides on 630 suburban acres in Dahlonega, Georgia. The school offers more than 50 academic majors and awards bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. Students can choose from over 130 campus clubs and organizations, and the North Georgia Saints compete in the NCAA Division II Peach Belt Conference.
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Morehead, KY
A public institution founded in 1922, Morehead State University (MSU) resides 1,016 rural acres in Morehead, Kentucky. The school offers more than 140 undergraduate degrees and 70 graduate programs. Morehead State is home to a Space Sciences Center built in cooperation with NASA, and the MSU Eagles compete in the NCAA Division I Ohio Valley Conference.
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State University, AR
Founded in 1909, Arkansas State University is a public institution residing on 1,376 urban acres in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The school offers more than 40 degree programs in nearly 150 areas of study, including business and health master's degree programs. The Arkansas State Red Wolves compete in the NCAA Division I Sun Belt Conference.
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#56
Columbia, SC
Columbia International University (CIU), founded in 1923, resides on 400 suburban acres in Columbia, South Carolina. It is an evangelical Christian school, but is not affiliated with any particular denomination; in fact, more than 52 denominations are represented on campus. The CIU Rams compete in division 1 of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA).
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Miami Gardens, FL
A private school founded in 1961, St. Thomas University is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church and located on 140 acres in Miami Gardens, Fla. St. Thomas is the only Catholic Archdiocesan-sponsored Florida university and places an emphasis on social justice and ethical behavior. Among the school's academic offerings are a joint MBA/J.D. in accounting, international business, marrigage, family counseling and sports administration. The school also has a school of law known for its diversity in students and its human rights institute.
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#59
Florence, AL
The University of North Alabama is a public institution founded in 1830 and located on a 200-acre campus in Florence, Ala. The school offers undergraduate degrees in 93 different majors through four colleges: arts and sciences, business, education and human sciences and nursing and allied health. The University of North Alabama also offers master's degrees in business administration, counseling, criminal justice, education, English, geospatial science, health promotion and human performance, history, professional studies and nursing.
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#60
Conway, AR
A public institution founded in 1907, the University of Central Arkansas is located on a 262-acre campus in suburban Conway, Ark. The school offers undergraduate degrees in more than 100 areas of study and more than 30 master's degrees. Among the most popular majors are health professions, biology sciences, psychology, education and teaching and nursing programs.
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#61
Richmond, KY
Founded in 1906, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is a public institution residing on 675 rural acres in Richmond, Kentucky. The school offers a variety of degrees in general education, the arts, the sciences, business, education, pre-professional and professional areas, and applied and technical disciplines. EKU is also widely known as a military-friendly school, and is therefore very popular with veterans.
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#61
Kennesaw, GA
Kennesaw State University (KSU), a public institution founded in 1963, resides on 384 suburban acres in Kennesaw, Georgia. The school offers 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, and its nursing program is the largest in the state. The KSU Owls compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Sun conference.
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#63
Conway, SC
A public institution founded in 1954, Coastal Carolina University (CCU) resides on 630 suburban acres in Conway, South Carolina. The school offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and seven master's programs. The CCU Chanticleers - named after the crafty rooster from Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales - compete in the NCAA Division I Big South Conference.
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#65
Lynchburg, VA
Liberty University, a private institution founded in 1971, resides on 6,500 urban acres in Lynchburg, Virginia. The school is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Church, and offers 253 undergraduate and 87 graduate programs. Liberty University sports teams - known as the Flames - compete in the NCAA Division I Big South Conference.
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#65
Misenheimer, NC
A private institution founded in 1885, Pfeiffer University resides on 370 rural acres in Misenheimer, North Carolina. The school is affiliated with the Methodist Church, and offers more than 35 undergraduate majors and several graduate programs. The Pfeiffer University Falcons compete in the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas.
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Bristol, TN
A private institution founded in 1867, King's College resides on 135 urban acres in Bristol, Tennessee. The school is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church and offers more than 80 majors, minors and pre-professional programs. Students can choose from 26 campus clubs and organizations, and the King's College Tornadoes complete in the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas.
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#67
Highland Heights, KY
Founded in 1968, Northern Kentucky University (NKU) is a public institution residing on 398 suburban acres in Highland Heights, Kentucky. The school offers six associate's degrees, 70 bachelor's degrees and more than 20 graduate programs. The NKU Norse compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Sun Conference.
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Demorest, GA
Founded in 1897, Piedmont College is a private institution residing on 186 rural acres in Demorest, Georgia. The school offers 42 undergraduate degrees, master's degrees in business and education, and a doctoral program in education. The Piedmont University Lions complete in the NCAA Division III USA South Athletic Conference.
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#67
Saint Leo, FL
A private school founded in 1889 and affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church, St. Leo University is located on 186 acres in rural Saint Leo, Fla., about 30 minutes north of Tampa. The school offers degrees in about 40 areas of study and graduate degrees in business administration, education, teaching, criminal justice and theology. The school offers more than 50 student organizations and an active Greek system. Famous alumni include Desi Arnaz and Stephen Stills.
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Troy, AL
Founded in 1887, Troy University is a public institution located on 820 acres in rural Troy, Ala. Troy University is an "international university" that has relationships with schools in China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates and Troy faculity teaching in Japan, Guam and Korea. More than half of the school's students take classes via distance learning, with more than 30,000 students worldwide. The most popular majors include business, management and marketing.
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St. Petersburg, FL
A public institution founded in 1965, the University of South Florida - St. Petersburg is a metropolitan university located on 50 acres on Tampa Bay near downtown St. Petersburg, Fla. The new university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in arts and sciences, business and education. The university offers a master's degree in a number of education programs as well as journalism, liberal studies and environmental science and policy.
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Valdosta, GA
Valdosta State University is a public institution founded in 1906 and located in the city of Valdosta, Ga. The university offers undergraduate degrees through collges of the arts, arts and science, business administration, education and nursing. The university also offers 58 graduate degree programs. The school offers 196 student clubs and organizations and also has an active Greek system.
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#74
Montgomery, AL
Auburn University - Montgomery (AUM), a public institution founded in 1967, resides on 500 suburban acres in Montgomery, Alabama. The school offers bachelor, master's and specialist degrees, and has cooperative doctoral programs with Auburn University. The AUM Warhawks compete in the NAIA Southern States Athletic Conference.
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#74
Jackson, MS
Founded in 1883, Belhaven University is a private institution residing on 42 urban acres in Jackson, Mississippi. It is a Christian school affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, and it offers 27 undergraduate majors as well as several master's degrees. Belhaven University strives to provide students with a strong liberal arts program and an atmosphere where students can find purpose and meaning.
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