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2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

14 Ranked Colleges
52 Degrees Awarded
$27,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 33,249 people earned their degree in special education, making the major the 39th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, special education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $43,879 and had an average of $28,500 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 5,694 special education graduates with average earnings and debt of $40,272 and $28,288 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 52 special education graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 14 colleges that offered a degree in special education. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great special education programs and 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 special education program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Special Education (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #1 spot on the list. Vanderbilt University is a fairly large school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 11 doctorate’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s special ed degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Special Education at University of Florida

#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Miami, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s special ed degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FIU, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full FIU Special Education Report

#4

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s special ed degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Special 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.

Full UGA Special Education Report

#5

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 3 doctorate’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro also took the #11 spot in our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Special Education at University of North Carolina at Greensboro

#6

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#13 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, this large public school handed out 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s special ed students in 2019-2020.

FAU also made our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Special Education at FAU

#7

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
#10 in overall quality

Kennesaw State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Kennesaw State University is a large school located in Kennesaw, Georgia that handed out 4 doctorate’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

KSU Georgia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at KSU Georgia are $21,174, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#8 in overall quality

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #8. Lexington, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s special ed degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UK, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Special Education at University of Kentucky

#9

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#6 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 6 doctorate’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC also made our “Best Special 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 UofSC are $30,160.

Read more about Special Education at University of South Carolina - Columbia

#10

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public institution located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Charlotte also made our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Charlotte are $21,055, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Carolina at Charlotte Special Education Report

#11

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#5 in overall quality

Clemson University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #11. Clemson University is located in Clemson, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s special ed degrees to qualified students.

Clemson not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Special Education at Clemson

#12

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#3 in overall quality

Auburn University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Auburn, Alabama, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree special ed students whose families make $75-$110k list, Auburn has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University are $31,956, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Special Education at Auburn

#13

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

Georgia State University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Georgia State University is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Georgia State University Special Education Report

#14

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#9 in overall quality

The University of Alabama came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

UA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UA Special 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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