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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Community College Education (Income $30-$48k)

15 Ranked Colleges
174 Degrees Awarded
$18,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Community College Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Community College Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 309 people earned their degree in community college education, making the major the 713th most popular in the United States.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 174 community college education graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Community College Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in community college education. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great community college education programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the community college education program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Community College Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Community College Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Community College Education (Income $30-$48k)

#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Fullerton. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Community College Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Fullerton, California, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s community college administration degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree community college administration students whose families make $30-$48k list, Cal State Fullerton has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Community College Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cal State Fullerton are $17,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Cal State Fullerton Community College Education Report

#6 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Community College Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Fresno landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Fresno, California, and it awarded 27 doctorate’s community college administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Fresno State also took the #6 spot in our “Best Community College Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Fresno are $17,581, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Community College Education at Fresno State

#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State University - San Bernardino. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Community College Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in San Bernardino, California, this fairly large public school handed out 9 degrees to qualified doctorate’s community college administration students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree community college administration students whose families make $30-$48k list, CSUSB has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Community College Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at CSUSB are $17,936, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full CSUSB Community College Education Report

#15 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State University - Stanislaus. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Community College Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k. California State University - Stanislaus is a fairly large school located in Turlock, California that handed out 5 doctorate’s community college administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Stan State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Community College Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Stanislaus are $18,540, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Community College Education at Stan State

#8 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Community College Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Northridge landed the #5 spot on the list. Northridge, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s community college administration degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

CSUN also took the #8 spot in our “Best Community College Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Northridge are $17,955, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full California State University - Northridge Community College Education Report

#7 in overall quality

California State University - Long Beach came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Community College Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. CSULB is a large school located in Long Beach, California that handed out 17 doctorate’s community college administration degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CSULB, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Community College Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Long Beach are $17,784, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full CSULB Community College Education Report

#7

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
#1 in overall quality

San Diego State University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Community College Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. SDSU is a large school located in San Diego, California that handed out 10 doctorate’s community college administration degrees in 2019-2020.

SDSU also took the #1 spot in our “Best Community College Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at San Diego State University are $18,658, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Community College Education at San Diego State University

#8

University of Wisconsin - Stout

Menomonie, Wisconsin
#13 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Stout came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Community College Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Wisconsin - Stout is a public institution located in Menomonie, Wisconsin. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW - Stout, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Community College Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Stout are $16,851.

Read more about Community College Education at UW - Stout

#11 in overall quality

California State University - Sacramento did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Community College Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Sacramento, California, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s community college administration students in 2019-2020.

Sac State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Community College Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Sacramento are $18,356.

Read full report on Community College Education at California State University - Sacramento

#10

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
#12 in overall quality

Ferris State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Community College Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Ferris is a fairly large public school situated in Big Rapids, Michigan. It awarded 16 doctorate’s community college administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Ferris also took the #12 spot in our “Best Community College Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ferris State University are $7,908, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Ferris Community College Education Report

#11

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California
#5 in overall quality

San Francisco State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Community College Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. SFSU is located in San Francisco, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 doctorate’s community college administration degrees to qualified students.

SFSU also made our “Best Community College Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at SFSU are $17,944, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Community College Education at San Francisco State University

#12

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#3 in overall quality

Mississippi State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Community College Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, this large public school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s community college administration students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Mississippi State, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Community College Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State are $23,950.

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#13

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#14 in overall quality

Old Dominion University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Community College Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k list. Old Dominion University is located in Norfolk, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s community college administration degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Old Dominion, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Community College Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion are $33,288, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Community College Education at Old Dominion

#14

Morgan State University

Baltimore, Maryland
#10 in overall quality

Morgan State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Community College Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #14. Morgan State University is a public institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Morgan State also took the #10 spot in our “Best Community College Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Morgan State are $17,339, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Community College Education at Morgan State University

#15

Wingate University

Wingate, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

Wingate University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Community College Administration Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Wingate University is a small school located in Wingate, North Carolina that handed out 5 doctorate’s community college administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Wingate also took the #4 spot in our “Best Community College Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wingate are $11,430, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Community College Education at Wingate

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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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