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2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

26 Ranked Colleges
170 Degrees Awarded
$21,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration is the 181st most popular major in the country with 4,359 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,123 higher education/higher education administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 170 higher education/higher education administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 26 colleges that offer a degree in higher education/higher education administration. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent higher education/higher education administration programs, but they also cost less that 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 higher education/higher education administration program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree higher education/higher education administration students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Higher Education/Higher Education Administration (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vanderbilt University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 9 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also took the #1 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 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 Vanderbilt are $50,624.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UF is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 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.

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#4

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. UGA is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 20 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 1 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Virginia, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

North Carolina State University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

NC State also made our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18 in overall quality

Florida International University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Florida International University is a large school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 7 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 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 International University are $24,211.

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#8

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Virginia Tech did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, this large public school handed out 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration students in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also took the #2 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia
#18 in overall quality

University of North Georgia came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UNG is a public institution located in Dahlonega, Georgia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNG not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNG are $18,354, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#19 in overall quality

University of Mississippi did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. Ole Miss is a public institution located in University, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ole Miss, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 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.

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#11

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#21 in overall quality

West Virginia University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. West Virginia University is a large school located in Morgantown, West Virginia that handed out 3 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU also took the #21 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#17 in overall quality

University of Memphis landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Memphis is a large school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 10 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

UofM also made our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#9 in overall quality

University of Arkansas ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration students in 2019-2020.

UARK also took the #9 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 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 UARK are $22,121.

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#16 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a large school located in Knoxville, Tennessee that handed out 6 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also made our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#10 in overall quality

William Carey University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. William Carey University is a medium-sized school located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi that handed out 9 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

William Carey University also took the #10 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at William Carey University are $11,400, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

Harding University

Searcy, Arkansas
#13 in overall quality

Harding University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Harding University is located in Searcy, Arkansas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees to qualified students.

Harding did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harding are $11,928, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#23 in overall quality

University of Southern Mississippi landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Southern Miss is a fairly large school located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi that handed out 12 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Southern Miss not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 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 Southern Mississippi are $10,896.

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#18

North Greenville University

Tigerville, South Carolina
#22 in overall quality

North Greenville University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. North Greenville is a small school located in Tigerville, South Carolina that handed out 4 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at North Greenville, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Greenville University are $11,560, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
#20 in overall quality

University of Arkansas at Little Rock landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UA Little Rock, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 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 Arkansas at Little Rock are $14,884.

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#20

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, The University of Alabama did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees to qualified students.

UA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 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 The University of Alabama are $30,940.

Full The University of Alabama Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Report

#21

Wingate University

Wingate, North Carolina
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #21, Wingate University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This small school is located in Wingate, North Carolina, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Wingate did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 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 Wingate University are $11,430.

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#22

Bellarmine University

Louisville, Kentucky
#15 in overall quality

Bellarmine University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Bellarmine U, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 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 Bellarmine U are $16,645.

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#23

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
#24 in overall quality

Jackson State University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Jackson State is a medium-sized school located in Jackson, Mississippi that handed out 11 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Jackson State also made our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #24. Average graduate tuition and fees at Jackson State University are $9,445, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#24

Union University

Jackson, Tennessee
#11 in overall quality

Union University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Union is located in Jackson, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration degrees to qualified students.

Union also made our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Union University are $10,671, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#25

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#14 in overall quality

Liberty University landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s higher education/higher education administration students in 2019-2020.

Liberty University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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  • *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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