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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Communication & Journalism (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

18 Ranked Colleges
153 Degrees Awarded
$28,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Communication & Journalism is the 11th most popular major in the country with 121,387 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, communication and journalism graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $32,549 and had an average of $24,893 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 26,563 communication and journalism graduates with average earnings and debt of $30,085 and $25,539 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 153 communication and journalism graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 18 colleges that offered a degree in communication and journalism. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent communication and journalism programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the communication and journalism program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree communication & journalism students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Communication & Journalism (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Vanderbilt, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. University of Florida is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 13 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Communication & Journalism 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 Florida are $30,130.

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#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#1 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 #3 for the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism 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.

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#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree communication & journalism students whose families make $48-$75k list, Georgia Tech has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism 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 Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334.

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#5

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#12 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #5 spot on the list. Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. USF Tampa is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 8 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also made our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

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#7

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

University of Georgia landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#10 in overall quality

West Virginia University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. WVU is a large school located in Morgantown, West Virginia that handed out 5 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Communication & Journalism 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 West Virginia University are $26,154.

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#9

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#7 in overall quality

University of Kentucky ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UK is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 9 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree communication & journalism students whose families make $48-$75k list, UK has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #10. This large school is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree communication & journalism students whose families make $48-$75k list, Louisiana State University has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#15 in overall quality

University of Southern Mississippi ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Southern Mississippi is a fairly large public school situated in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It awarded 7 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree communication & journalism students whose families make $48-$75k list, Southern Miss has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism 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 Southern Miss are $10,896.

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#12

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#13 in overall quality

University of Memphis came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UofM is a large school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 10 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofM, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism 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 UofM are $14,202.

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#13

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#11 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a large school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 2 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC also took the #11 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at UofSC

#14

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#5 in overall quality

The University of Alabama ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, this large public school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s communication and journalism students in 2019-2020.

UA also took the #5 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism 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 UA are $30,940.

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#9 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #15. UT Knoxville is a large public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 6 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Knoxville, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism 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 UT Knoxville are $31,798.

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#16

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#16 in overall quality

Georgia State University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree communication & journalism students whose families make $48-$75k list, Georgia State has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism 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 Georgia State University are $24,790.

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#17

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
#14 in overall quality

Regent University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and it awarded 22 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

Regent also made our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at Regent are $17,052, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#4 in overall quality

University of Miami ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Coral Gables, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

U Miami also made our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at U Miami are $40,220, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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%.

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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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