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

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

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this 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 $30-$48k” ranking looked at 18 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general education. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general education programs that also have a lower cost than 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 general education program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Value Education 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 education students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Education (Income $30-$48k) 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 $30-$48k. UNC Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 19 doctorate’s 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.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Central Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. UCF is a large school located in Orlando, Florida that handed out 38 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UCF General Education Report

#3

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Education 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 #3 spot on the list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 24 doctorate’s education 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Virginia - Main Campus General Education Report

#4

University of Georgia

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

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree education students whose families make $30-$48k list, UGA has also earned the #1 rank 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Georgia General Education Report

#5

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida Gulf Coast University landed the #5 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Fort Myers, Florida, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree education students whose families make $30-$48k list, FGCU has also earned the #8 rank 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 FGCU are $31,216.

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#6

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#11 in overall quality

University of Mississippi did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #6. This large school is located in University, Mississippi, and it awarded 28 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ole Miss are $25,099, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Ole Miss General Education Report

#7

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
#10 in overall quality

Marshall University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Marshall University is a fairly large school located in Huntington, West Virginia that handed out 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, West Virginia University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. West Virginia University is a public institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree education students whose families make $30-$48k list, WVU has also earned the #12 rank 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 West Virginia University are $26,154.

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#9

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. George Mason University is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 41 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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With a ranking of #10, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a large public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 28 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

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

Full UT Knoxville General Education Report

#11

Delta State University

Cleveland, Mississippi
#16 in overall quality

Delta State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Delta State University is a small school located in Cleveland, Mississippi that handed out 13 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Delta State University, the school also landed the #16 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 Delta State University are $8,121.

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#12

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#14 in overall quality

Georgia State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. Georgia State is a large public school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 3 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia State also made our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State University are $24,790, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Southern Mississippi is a public institution located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree education students whose families make $30-$48k list, Southern Miss has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Miss are $10,896, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Southern Mississippi General Education Report

#14

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia

Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Richmond, Virginia, this large public school awarded 30 degrees to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree education students whose families make $30-$48k list, VCU has also earned the #7 rank 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 Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228.

Full VCU General Education Report

#15

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#12 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a large school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 2 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree education students whose families make $30-$48k list, UofSC has also earned the #12 rank 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.

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#16

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Nova Southeastern University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #16. 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 also took the #3 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 Nova Southeastern University are $22,242.

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#17

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, Florida
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Florida Southern College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Florida Southern College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lakeland, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida Southern, the school also landed the #10 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 Florida Southern are $17,482.

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#18

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#13 in overall quality

Liberty University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Lynchburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Liberty University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Liberty University General Education Report

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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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