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2022 Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

18 Ranked Colleges
153 Degrees Awarded
$28,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this 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 Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking analyzed 18 colleges that offered a degree in communication and journalism. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great communication and journalism programs and 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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Communication & Journalism (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to 13 students 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UF Communication & Journalism Report

#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s communication and journalism students in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech also took the #1 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus

#3

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism 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.

Full University of Georgia Communication & Journalism Report

#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k 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.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at Florida State University

#5

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #5 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 communication and journalism degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree communication & journalism students whose families make more than $110k list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#8 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#10 in overall quality

West Virginia University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, this large public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s communication and journalism students in 2019-2020.

WVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full WVU Communication & Journalism Report

#6 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this large public school handed out 9 degrees to qualified doctorate’s communication and journalism students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University, the school also landed the #6 spot 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

#9

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#13 in overall quality

University of Memphis came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Memphis is a large public school situated in Memphis, Tennessee. It awarded 10 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

UofM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at University of Memphis

#10

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of Southern Mississippi did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Southern Miss is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.

Southern Miss also made our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Miss are $10,896, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Southern Mississippi Communication & Journalism Report

#11

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#5 in overall quality

The University of Alabama ranked #11 on this year’s Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Tuscaloosa, Alabama 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.

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 The University of Alabama are $30,940.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at The University of Alabama

#12

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UK is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 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 Kentucky are $33,216.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at UK

#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Knoxville, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree communication & journalism students whose families make more than $110k list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Communication & Journalism Report

#14

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#11 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #14 on this year’s Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

UofSC also made our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at UofSC

#15

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#16 in overall quality

Georgia State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Georgia State University is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.

Georgia State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at Georgia State

#16

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
#14 in overall quality

Regent University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and it awarded 22 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Regent, the school also landed the #14 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 Regent University are $17,052.

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#17

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#4 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.

Vanderbilt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at Vanderbilt

#18

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#4 in overall quality

University of Miami ranked #18 on this year’s Best Vallue Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This fairly large school is located in Coral Gables, Florida, and it awarded 4 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 more than $110k list, U Miami has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of 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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