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

22 Ranked Colleges
120 Degrees Awarded
$24,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 14,055 people earned their degree in student counseling, making the major the 73rd most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, student counseling graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $43,174 and had an average of $42,631 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 4,111 student counseling graduates with average earnings and debt of $40,154 and $44,151 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 120 student counseling graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 22 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in student counseling. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent student counseling programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the student counseling program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

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

Top 22 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Student Counseling in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

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 #1 for the Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Student Counseling 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.

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#2

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value Student Counseling 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 Greensboro landed the #2 spot on the list. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 8 doctorate’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro also took the #8 spot in our “Best Student Counseling 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 UNC Greensboro are $21,918.

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#3

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Georgia is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 12 doctorate’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also made our “Best Student Counseling Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476.

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#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school awarded 10 degrees to qualified doctorate’s student counseling students in 2019-2020.

Florida State also made our “Best Student Counseling Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. 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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#5

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Carolina State University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. North Carolina State University is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 7 doctorate’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree student counseling students with aid list, NC State has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Student Counseling 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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#6

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#15 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #6. Florida Atlantic University is a large public school situated in Boca Raton, Florida. It awarded 4 doctorate’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

FAU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Student Counseling 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 Florida Atlantic University are $18,482.

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#7

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, William & Mary did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Williamsburg, Virginia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s student counseling degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree student counseling students with aid list, William & Mary has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Student Counseling Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Regent University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Regent University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It awarded 10 doctorate’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree student counseling students with aid list, Regent has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Student Counseling 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 Regent University are $17,052.

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#9

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia

With a ranking of #9, University of West Georgia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of West Georgia is located in Carrollton, Georgia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s student counseling degrees to qualified students.

University of West Georgia also took the #16 spot in our “Best Student Counseling 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 West Georgia are $18,980.

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#10

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

Virginia Tech landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Blacksburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s student counseling degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also made our “Best Student Counseling Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#18 in overall quality

University of Memphis ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. UofM is a large school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 8 doctorate’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

UofM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Student Counseling 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 UofM are $14,202.

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#12

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#12 in overall quality

University of Arkansas ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s student counseling students in 2019-2020.

UARK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Student Counseling Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of Mississippi did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Ole Miss is a public institution located in University, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree student counseling students with aid list, Ole Miss has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Student Counseling 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.

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#14

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#18 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #14. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a large school located in Charlotte, North Carolina that handed out 1 doctorate’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Charlotte, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Student Counseling 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 North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055.

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#15

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Georgia State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Georgia State is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s student counseling degrees to qualified students.

Georgia State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Student Counseling Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State are $24,790, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Georgia State Student Counseling Report

#16

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Louisville is a large school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 7 doctorate’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofL, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Student Counseling Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofL are $27,575, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Louisville Student Counseling Report

#17

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#13 in overall quality

Mississippi State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, this large public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s student counseling students in 2019-2020.

Mississippi State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Student Counseling 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 Mississippi State University are $23,950.

Full Mississippi State Student Counseling Report

#18

Lindsey Wilson College

Columbia, Kentucky
#20 in overall quality

Lindsey Wilson College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Lindsey Wilson College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Columbia, Kentucky. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree student counseling students with aid list, Lindsey Wilson College has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Student Counseling 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 Lindsey Wilson College are $9,719.

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#19

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#3 in overall quality

Auburn University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Auburn University is a public institution located in Auburn, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Auburn also made our “Best Student Counseling Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s student counseling students in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Student Counseling Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Student Counseling at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

#21

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. UofSC is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 2 doctorate’s student counseling degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Student Counseling 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 South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160.

Full University of South Carolina - Columbia Student Counseling Report

#22

Hampton University

Hampton, Virginia
#19 in overall quality

Hampton University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Student Counseling Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #22. Located in Hampton, Virginia, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s student counseling students in 2019-2020.

Hampton also made our “Best Student Counseling Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #19. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hampton University are $13,134, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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