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

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$24,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Educational Administration is the 26th most popular major in the country with 45,664 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, educational administration graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $59,025 and had an average of $38,048 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 10,649 educational administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $54,546 and $40,730 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 1,794 educational administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 97 colleges that offered a degree in educational administration. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality educational administration programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the educational administration 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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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” list to help you make the college decision.

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

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

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

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee

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 Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 29 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also made our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Educational Administration at Vanderbilt University

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#6 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 Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education admin degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Educational Administration at University of Florida

#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia

Out of the 97 schools in the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, William & Mary landed the #3 spot on the list. William & Mary is a public institution located in Williamsburg, Virginia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 42 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at William & Mary, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Educational Administration at William & Mary

#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#12 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 #4 for the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 1 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #12 spot in our “Best Educational 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Read full report on Educational Administration at UNC Chapel Hill

#5

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Florida State is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 18 doctorate’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Educational 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 Florida State University are $26,707.

Full Florida State University Educational Administration Report

With a ranking of #6, University of Central Florida did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UCF is located in Orlando, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 21 doctorate’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657.

Full UCF Educational Administration Report

University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education admin degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Educational Administration Report

#8

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Georgia is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 40 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also took the #3 spot in our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Educational Administration at University of Georgia

#9

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

University of Virginia also made our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Educational Administration at University of Virginia

#10

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. NC State is a large school located in Raleigh, North Carolina that handed out 20 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NC State, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Educational 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 North Carolina State University are $28,999.

Read full report on Educational Administration at North Carolina State University

#11

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. Northern Kentucky University is a fairly large school located in Highland Heights, Kentucky that handed out 12 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at NKU are $17,358, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Northern Kentucky University Educational Administration Report

Florida International University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin 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 education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

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.

Read more about Educational Administration at FIU

#13

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

University of North Florida ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UNF is a public institution located in Jacksonville, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 21 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNF are $21,930, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of North Florida Educational Administration Report

#14

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Greensboro came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Greensboro, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education admin degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918.

Read more about Educational Administration at University of North Carolina at Greensboro

#15

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #15, Virginia Tech did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, this large public school handed out 25 degrees to qualified doctorate’s education admin students in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Virginia Tech Educational Administration Report

#16

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, this large public school handed out 11 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education admin students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida Atlantic University Educational Administration Report

#17

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Appalachian State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Boone, North Carolina, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Appalachian State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State are $21,439, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Educational Administration at Appalachian State University

#18

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Fayetteville State University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Fayetteville State University is a medium-sized school located in Fayetteville, North Carolina that handed out 19 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Fayetteville State University are $16,830, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Educational Administration at Fayetteville State University

#19

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia

University of North Georgia landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Dahlonega, Georgia, this fairly large public school handed out 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s education admin students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNG are $18,354, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Georgia Educational Administration Report

#20

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana

Louisiana Tech University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #20. Louisiana Tech is located in Ruston, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana Tech University are $12,690, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Louisiana Tech University Educational Administration Report

#21

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Ole Miss is a large public school situated in University, Mississippi. It awarded 7 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

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 full report on Educational Administration at University of Mississippi

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Florida A&M University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida A&M University are $24,669, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Educational Administration at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Southeastern Louisiana University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Hammond, Louisiana, this fairly large public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education admin students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Southeastern Louisiana University are $21,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Educational Administration at Southeastern

#24

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky

Murray State University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Murray State University is a medium-sized school located in Murray, Kentucky that handed out 7 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Murray State are $14,400, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Educational Administration at Murray State

With a ranking of #25, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UT Chattanooga is a public institution located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga are $18,334, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Educational Administration at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

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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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