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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

16 Ranked Colleges
98 Degrees Awarded
$35,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 9,329 people earned their degree in neurosciences, making the major the 93rd most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,589 neurosciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 98 neurosciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in neurosciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great neurosciences programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the neurosciences 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 Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree neurosciences students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the list. Duke University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Durham, North Carolina. It awarded 12 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke also made our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Neurosciences at Duke

#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 18 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s neurosciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree neurosciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, Vanderbilt has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #3 spot on the list. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s neurosciences degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Neurosciences at UNC Chapel Hill

#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s neurosciences degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Neurosciences 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 University are $26,707.

Full Florida State University Neurosciences Report

#5

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Wake Forest University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree neurosciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, Wake Forest University has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wake Forest University are $39,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#11 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s neurosciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree neurosciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, UGA has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s neurosciences students in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also made our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394.

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#8

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

Augusta University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Augusta University is a medium-sized school located in Augusta, Georgia that handed out 3 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Augusta University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Neurosciences 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 Augusta University are $20,712.

Full Augusta University Neurosciences Report

#9

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#16 in overall quality

University of Mississippi landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Ole Miss is a large public school situated in University, Mississippi. It awarded 4 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ole Miss, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Mississippi Neurosciences Report

#10

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, West Virginia University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Morgantown, West Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s neurosciences degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

WVU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Neurosciences at WVU

#11

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Tulane University of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Tulane did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Tulane Neurosciences Report

#12

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#10 in overall quality

University of Kentucky landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Kentucky is a large school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 3 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also took the #10 spot in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Kentucky Neurosciences Report

#13

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

George Mason University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. George Mason University is a large school located in Fairfax, Virginia that handed out 3 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree neurosciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, GMU has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Neurosciences 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 GMU are $37,410.

Read more about Neurosciences at George Mason University

#14

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#15 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Richmond, Virginia, this large public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s neurosciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at VCU, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Neurosciences 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 Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228.

Read more about Neurosciences at Virginia Commonwealth University

#15

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#14 in overall quality

Georgia State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #15. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s neurosciences degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgia State, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State are $24,790, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Neurosciences at Georgia State University

#16

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, University of Miami did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Miami is located in Coral Gables, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U Miami, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. 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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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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