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2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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$19,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k” 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 Southwest region, there were 7,914 educational administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $55,347 and $36,338 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 891 educational administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,970 and $95,025 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 41 colleges that offer 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Educational Administration (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region

#15 in overall quality

Out of the 41 schools in the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley landed the #1 spot on the list. UT Rio Grande Valley is a public institution located in Edinburg, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree education admin students whose families make $48-$75k list, UT Rio Grande Valley has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are $15,151, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of Houston

Houston, Texas

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Houston. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UH is located in Houston, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 46 doctorate’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

UH did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of St. Thomas

Houston, Texas
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 41 schools in the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of St. Thomas landed the #3 spot on the list. University of St. Thomas is a private not-for-profit institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 30 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UST did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UST are $21,634.

Full UST Educational Administration Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UT Austin is a public institution located in Austin, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 25 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Austin, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UT Austin Educational Administration Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in College Station, Texas, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree education admin students whose families make $48-$75k list, Texas A&M College Station has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743.

Read full report on Educational Administration at Texas A&M University - College Station

With a ranking of #6, The University of Texas at San Antonio did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in San Antonio, Texas, this large public school handed out 17 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education admin students in 2019-2020.

UTSA also took the #25 spot in our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTSA are $25,807, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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The University of Texas at El Paso came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. The University of Texas at El Paso is a large school located in El Paso, Texas that handed out 9 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UTEP Educational Administration Report

University of North Texas came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Denton, Texas, this large public school awarded 33 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education admin students in 2019-2020.

UNT also took the #11 spot in our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618.

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#9

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#13 in overall quality

Texas Tech University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Texas Tech University is a public institution located in Lubbock, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas Tech Educational Administration Report

#24 in overall quality

New Mexico State University - Main Campus landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. NMSU Main Campus is a public institution located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NMSU Main Campus not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NMSU Main Campus are $18,275, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full NMSU Main Campus Educational Administration Report

#11

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas

Texas State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Texas State is located in San Marcos, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 18 doctorate’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree education admin students whose families make $48-$75k list, Texas State has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State are $17,040.

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University of Houston - Clear Lake ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Houston, Texas, this medium-sized public school awarded 14 degrees to qualified doctorate’s education admin students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston - Clear Lake are $19,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UH Clear Lake Educational Administration Report

#13

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

University of Arizona did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. University of Arizona is a public institution located in Tucson, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Arizona, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399.

Full University of Arizona Educational Administration Report

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a large school located in Stillwater, Oklahoma that handed out 15 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona

With a ranking of #15, Northern Arizona University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Northern Arizona University is a public institution located in Flagstaff, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 30 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NAU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Arizona University are $19,489, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Stephen F Austin State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #16. SFASU is a public institution located in Nacogdoches, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Stephen F Austin State University are $15,695, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas

Lamar University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #17. Lamar University is a fairly large school located in Beaumont, Texas that handed out 46 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Lamar University are $15,699, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas

Sam Houston State University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Sam Houston State University is a large school located in Huntsville, Texas that handed out 11 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree education admin students whose families make $48-$75k list, SHSU has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University are $15,704, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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With a ranking of #19, Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also made our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #23. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Arlington, Texas, this large public school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education admin students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376.

Full The University of Texas at Arlington Educational Administration Report

Texas A&M University - Commerce landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Texas A&M Commerce is located in Commerce, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 46 doctorate’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

Texas A&M Commerce also took the #21 spot in our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M Commerce are $14,549.

Read more about Educational Administration at Texas A&M University - Commerce

University of Phoenix - Arizona came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out doctorate’s education admin degrees to 45 students in 2019-2020.

UOPX - Arizona did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Phoenix - Arizona are $17,096.

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Texas A&M University - Kingsville came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Kingsville, Texas, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Kingsville are $14,066, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Educational Administration at Texas A&M Kingsville

#24

Texas Wesleyan University

Fort Worth, Texas
#16 in overall quality

Texas Wesleyan University landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Texas Wesleyan University is a small school located in Fort Worth, Texas that handed out 14 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Wesleyan did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Wesleyan are $16,992, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas Wesleyan Educational Administration Report

Texas A&M University - Texarkana did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #25. Located in Texarkana, Texas, this small public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education admin students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Texarkana are $14,962.

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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%.

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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