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2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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98 Degrees Awarded
$23,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 12,388 people earned their degree in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services, making the major the 70th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 3,488 counselor education/school counseling and guidance services graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 98 counselor education/school counseling and guidance services graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 20 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent counselor education/school counseling and guidance services 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 counselor education/school counseling and guidance services program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 20 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also took the #1 spot in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services 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 University of Florida are $30,130.

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#2

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William & Mary. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school situated in Williamsburg, Virginia. It awarded 5 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

William & Mary also made our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services 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.

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#4

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

NC State also made our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #5 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services 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 UNC Greensboro are $21,918.

Full University of North Carolina at Greensboro Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Report

#6

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Florida Atlantic University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Florida Atlantic University is a large public school situated in Boca Raton, Florida. It awarded 4 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students whose families make $0-$30k list, FAU has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

Virginia Tech came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Blacksburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Virginia Tech, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services 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 Tech are $30,547.

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#8

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#19 in overall quality

University of Mississippi came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in University, Mississippi, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss also took the #19 spot in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ole Miss are $25,099, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Mississippi Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Report

#9

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#10 in overall quality

University of Arkansas ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Fayetteville, Arkansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students whose families make $0-$30k list, UARK has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UofSC is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to qualified students.

UofSC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services 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 UofSC are $30,160.

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#11

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#16 in overall quality

University of Memphis ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Memphis is a large public school situated in Memphis, Tennessee. It awarded 3 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

UofM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia
#14 in overall quality

University of West Georgia landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of West Georgia is a fairly large public school situated in Carrollton, Georgia. It awarded 6 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

University of West Georgia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of West Georgia are $18,980, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of West Georgia Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Report

#13

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#15 in overall quality

University of Louisville ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

UofL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofL are $27,575, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#18 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students in 2019-2020.

UNC Charlotte did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Charlotte are $21,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#11 in overall quality

Mississippi State University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Mississippi State, Mississippi is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students whose families make $0-$30k list, Mississippi State has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services 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 Mississippi State University are $23,950.

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#16

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#2 in overall quality

Auburn University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Auburn is a large public school situated in Auburn, Alabama. It awarded 8 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

Auburn not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services 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 Auburn are $31,956.

Full Auburn University Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Report

#17

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

Georgia State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia State also made our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State University are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

Lindsey Wilson College

Columbia, Kentucky
#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, Lindsey Wilson College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Columbia, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Lindsey Wilson College also took the #20 spot in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lindsey Wilson College are $9,719, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, Regent University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Regent, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Regent University are $17,052, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

Hampton University

Hampton, Virginia
#17 in overall quality

Hampton University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Hampton is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hampton, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Hampton not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hampton are $13,134, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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  • *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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