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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences 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

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking.

Neurosciences is the 93rd most popular major in the country with 9,329 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

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” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in neurosciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality neurosciences programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the neurosciences program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree neurosciences students.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences in the Southeast Region

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 9 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #3 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 UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Full UNC Chapel Hill Neurosciences Report

#2

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Augusta University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Augusta, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s neurosciences degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Augusta University also took the #12 spot in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Augusta University are $20,712, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Augusta University Neurosciences Report

#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Florida State University Neurosciences Report

#4

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s neurosciences degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

UGA also made our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476.

Read full report on Neurosciences at University of Georgia

#5

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#13 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, West Virginia University landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, this large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s neurosciences students in 2019-2020.

WVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 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 WVU are $26,154.

Read full report on Neurosciences at West Virginia University

#6

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Charlottesville, Virginia 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.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 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 University of Virginia are $32,394.

Read more about Neurosciences at University of Virginia - Main Campus

#7

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#16 in overall quality

University of Mississippi ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. University of Mississippi is located in University, Mississippi and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree neurosciences students list, Ole Miss has also earned the #16 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 University of Mississippi are $25,099.

Read more about Neurosciences at University of Mississippi

#8

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#14 in overall quality

Georgia State University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Georgia State is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree neurosciences students list, Georgia State has also earned the #14 rank 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.

Full Georgia State Neurosciences Report

#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Richmond, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s neurosciences degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

VCU also made our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Neurosciences at VCU

#10

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

George Mason University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. George Mason University is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree neurosciences students list, GMU has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full George Mason University Neurosciences Report

#11

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#10 in overall quality

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #11. UK 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 UK are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Neurosciences at University of Kentucky

#12

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

Wake Forest University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #12. 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.

Wake Forest University also made our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wake Forest University are $39,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Neurosciences at Wake Forest University

#13

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of Miami did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This fairly large school is located in Coral Gables, Florida, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees in 2019-2020.

U Miami did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Miami are $40,220, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Neurosciences at U Miami

#14

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #14. This fairly large school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 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 Vanderbilt University are $50,624.

Read full report on Neurosciences at Vanderbilt

#15

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Duke University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #15. Duke University is a fairly large school located in Durham, North Carolina that handed out 12 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees in 2019-2020.

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

Full Duke University Neurosciences Report

#16

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#5 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This fairly large school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Tulane also made our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Neurosciences at Tulane

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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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