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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Education (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

18 Ranked Colleges
586 Degrees Awarded
$24,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 29,936 people earned their degree in general education, making the major the 35th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, general education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $47,138 and had an average of $29,674 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 4,177 general education graduates with average earnings and debt of $42,486 and $33,384 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 586 general education graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 18 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general education. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general education programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general education program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Education (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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 #1 for the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 19 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best General Education 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 UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill General Education Report

#2

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UGA is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best General Education 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.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Florida. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Orlando, Florida, this large public school awarded 38 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCF, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best General Education 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 UCF are $28,657.

Full University of Central Florida General Education Report

#4

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida Gulf Coast University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Florida Gulf Coast University is a fairly large public school situated in Fort Myers, Florida. It awarded 6 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

FGCU also made our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Gulf Coast University are $31,216.

Full Florida Gulf Coast University General Education Report

#5

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Mississippi. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Mississippi is a large school located in University, Mississippi that handed out 28 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss also took the #11 spot in our “Best General Education 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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#6

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia

With a ranking of #6, University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 24 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also made our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394.

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#7

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
#10 in overall quality

Marshall University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Huntington, West Virginia, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Marshall University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Marshall University General Education Report

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 28 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

UT Knoxville also made our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798.

Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville General Education Report

#9

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

With a ranking of #9, George Mason University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, this large public school awarded 41 degrees to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

GMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best General Education 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 George Mason University are $37,410.

Full George Mason University General Education Report

#10

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#12 in overall quality

West Virginia University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. WVU is a large public school situated in Morgantown, West Virginia. It awarded 9 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best General Education 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 WVU are $26,154.

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#11

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#12 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. University of South Carolina - Columbia is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UofSC General Education Report

#12

Delta State University

Cleveland, Mississippi
#16 in overall quality

Delta State University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Cleveland, Mississippi, this small public school awarded 13 degrees to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

Delta State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best General Education 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 Delta State University are $8,121.

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#12

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#14 in overall quality

Georgia State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgia State, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State University are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Georgia State University General Education Report

#14

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia

With a ranking of #14, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution located in Richmond, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 30 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at VCU, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Virginia Commonwealth University General Education Report

#15

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

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

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#16

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Nova Southeastern University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Nova Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 303 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NUS Florida did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Nova Southeastern University are $22,242, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, Florida
#10 in overall quality

Florida Southern College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Florida Southern is a small school located in Lakeland, Florida that handed out 1 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida Southern not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Southern College are $17,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Florida Southern College General Education Report

#18

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#13 in overall quality

Liberty University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Liberty University, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. 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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