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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Education in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

115 Ranked Colleges
3,584 Degrees Awarded
$23,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking.

Education is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 4th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 310,601 degrees were awarded to students with this major. 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 Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 115 colleges that offered a degree in education. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality 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 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 Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Education in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 115 schools in the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Florida is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 88 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Education at University of Florida

#9 in overall quality

Out of the 115 schools in the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 78 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree education students with aid list, USF Tampa has also earned the #9 rank 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.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Education Report

#3

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 #3 for the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. The University of West Florida is a fairly large school located in Pensacola, Florida that handed out 9 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UWF are $24,894, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Education at The University of West Florida

#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Out of the 115 schools in the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #4 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 24 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UNC Chapel Hill Education Report

#5

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#25 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 49 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

UNC Greensboro not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #25 on our “Best 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 University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918.

Full UNC Greensboro Education Report

#6

Columbus State University

Columbus, Georgia

Columbus State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #6. This medium-sized school is located in Columbus, Georgia, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s education degrees 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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#7

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Augusta, Georgia, and 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 Augusta University are $20,712.

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Florida International University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. FIU is a large school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 27 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Education at FIU

#9

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#13 in overall quality

Florida State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Florida State is a large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 63 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

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 are $26,707.

Full Florida State Education Report

#10

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#3 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UGA is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 120 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also took the #3 spot in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Education at UGA

#11

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 Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #11. Appalachian State is a large public school situated in Boone, North Carolina. 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State University are $21,439, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Education at Appalachian State

#12

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Northern Kentucky University is a public institution located in Highland Heights, Kentucky. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

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

Read more about Education at NKU

#13

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida

Florida Gulf Coast University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Fort Myers, Florida, this fairly large public school awarded 6 degrees 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 FGCU are $31,216.

Read more about Education at Florida Gulf Coast University

#14

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida

With a ranking of #14, University of Central Florida did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. 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 UCF are $28,657, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Education at University of Central Florida

#15

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 Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #15. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 67 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also took the #8 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 North Carolina State University are $28,999.

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With a ranking of #16, University of Louisiana at Monroe did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Monroe, Louisiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 11 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 Louisiana at Monroe are $21,410.

Read more about Education at ULM

#17

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia

With a ranking of #17, University of West Georgia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of West Georgia is a public institution located in Carrollton, Georgia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 21 doctorate’s 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 West Georgia are $18,980.

Read more about Education at University of West Georgia

#18

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Fayetteville State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Fayetteville State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It awarded 19 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Fayetteville State University are $16,830, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Fayetteville State University Education Report

#19

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

University of North Florida came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UNF is a fairly large public school situated in Jacksonville, Florida. It awarded 21 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

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

Read more about Education at University of North Florida

#20

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. FAU is a large school located in Boca Raton, Florida that handed out 23 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

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

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#21

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

William & Mary landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school situated in Williamsburg, Virginia. It awarded 47 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

William & Mary not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Education at William & Mary

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Florida A&M University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida A&M University are $24,669, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida A&M University Education Report

#23

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 21 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Education at Middle Tennessee State University

#24

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana

Louisiana Tech University landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Louisiana Tech is a public institution located in Ruston, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

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

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#25

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

With a ranking of #25, Marshall University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Marshall University is a public institution located in Huntington, West Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Education at Marshall University

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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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