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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Special Education (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

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

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Vallue Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

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 Vallue Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the special education program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Vallue Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

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

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

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Vallue Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s special ed degrees to qualified students.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Special 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 Florida are $30,130.

Full UF Special Education Report

#2

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Vallue Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Georgia is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 1 doctorate’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Special 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 UGA are $27,476.

Full University of Georgia Special Education Report

#14 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Vallue Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #3 spot on the list. Florida International University is located in Miami, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s special ed degrees to qualified students.

FIU also took 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full FIU Special Education Report

#4

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 #4 for the Best Vallue Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. This fairly large school is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 3 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 more than $110k list, UNC Greensboro has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNC Greensboro Special Education Report

#5

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida Atlantic University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, this large public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s special ed students in 2019-2020.

FAU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Special Education at FAU

#6

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
#10 in overall quality

Kennesaw State University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Kennesaw, Georgia, this large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s special ed students in 2019-2020.

KSU Georgia also made our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kennesaw State University are $21,174.

Read more about Special Education at Kennesaw State University

#7

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#5 in overall quality

Clemson University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Clemson, South Carolina, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Clemson, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Special 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 Clemson University are $23,246.

Read full report on Special Education at Clemson University

#8

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Auburn University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Auburn is located in Auburn, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s special ed degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree special ed students whose families make more than $110k list, Auburn has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Special 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 Auburn University are $31,956.

Read more about Special Education at Auburn University

#9

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

Georgia State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s special ed students in 2019-2020.

Georgia State also took the #12 spot in our “Best Special 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 Georgia State University are $24,790.

Read full report on Special Education at Georgia State

#10

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#6 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a public institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Special Education at UofSC

#11

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s special ed students in 2019-2020.

UNC Charlotte also took the #7 spot in our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Special Education at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

#12

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, The University of Alabama did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UA, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UA are $30,940, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Special Education at UA

#13

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s special ed students in 2019-2020.

UK also took the #8 spot in our “Best Special 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 UK are $33,216.

Read full report on Special Education at UK

#14

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#1 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Special Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Vanderbilt, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Special Education at Vanderbilt

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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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