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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Education (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

115 Ranked Colleges
3,584 Degrees Awarded
$24,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. 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 Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

With 310,601 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, education is the 4th most popular major in the United States. In 2017-2018, education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $43,887 and had an average of $30,244 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 72,154 education graduates with average earnings and debt of $41,150 and $31,712 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 3,584 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 $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 115 colleges that offered a degree in education. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent education 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 education program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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

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

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Education (Income $48-$75k) 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 Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This fairly large school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 46 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

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

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#2 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 Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 88 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also took the #2 spot in our “Best 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 UF are $30,130.

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#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William & Mary. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Williamsburg, Virginia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 47 students in 2019-2020.

William & Mary also made our “Best 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 William & Mary are $34,800.

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#4

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of West Florida. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in Pensacola, Florida, this fairly large public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education 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 West Florida are $24,894.

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#9 in overall quality

Out of the 115 schools in the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 78 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Florida International University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. This large school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 27 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Florida State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Florida State is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 63 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

Florida State also took the #13 spot in our “Best 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 State University are $26,707.

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#8

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Georgia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UGA is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 120 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Education 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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University of Central Florida came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UCF is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 59 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 24 degrees to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Northern Kentucky University is a fairly large public school situated in Highland Heights, Kentucky. It awarded 12 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NKU are $17,358.

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#12

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #12. Augusta University is a medium-sized school located in Augusta, Georgia that handed out 11 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Augusta University are $20,712, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#8 in overall quality

North Carolina State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 67 degrees to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full NC State Education Report

#14

Columbus State University

Columbus, Georgia

Columbus State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Columbus, Georgia, this medium-sized public school awarded 13 degrees to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at CSU are $13,264, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida

Florida Gulf Coast University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This fairly large school is located in Fort Myers, Florida, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at FGCU are $31,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#7 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 37 students in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#25 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #17. This fairly large school is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 49 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro also made our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #25. 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.

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#18

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

University of North Florida ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, this fairly large public school awarded 21 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNF are $21,930.

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#19

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

Virginia Tech came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Virginia Tech is a public institution located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 55 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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University of Louisiana at Monroe did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #20. University of Louisiana at Monroe is a medium-sized public school situated in Monroe, Louisiana. It awarded 11 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ULM are $21,410.

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#21

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia

University of North Georgia came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Dahlonega, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Georgia are $18,354, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Florida Atlantic University is a large public school situated in Boca Raton, Florida. It awarded 23 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482.

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#23

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana

Louisiana Tech University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Louisiana Tech is located in Ruston, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

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

Full Louisiana Tech University Education Report

#24

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #24, William Carey University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Hattiesburg, Mississippi is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 56 students in 2019-2020.

William Carey University also took the #20 spot in our “Best Education 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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#25

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
#21 in overall quality

Appalachian State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #25. This large school is located in Boone, North Carolina, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Appalachian State also took the #21 spot in our “Best 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 Appalachian State are $21,439.

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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%.

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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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