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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Teacher Education Grade Specific in the Southeast Region

14 Ranked Colleges
83 Degrees Awarded
$26,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Teacher Education Grade Specific is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 7th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 102,079 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, teacher education grade specific graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $36,168 and had an average of $25,432 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 27,756 teacher education grade specific graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,628 and $25,029 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 83 teacher education grade specific graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in teacher education grade specific. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality teacher education grade specific programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the teacher education grade specific program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Teacher Education Grade Specific in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school handed out 21 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s grade specific ed students in 2019-2020.

UGA also made our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UGA Teacher Education Grade Specific Report

#2

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
#12 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Jackson State University landed the #2 spot on the list. This medium-sized school is located in Jackson, Mississippi, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Jackson State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Jackson State University are $9,445, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Jackson State Teacher Education Grade Specific Report

#3

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Kennesaw State University landed the #3 spot on the list. KSU Georgia is a public institution located in Kennesaw, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

KSU Georgia also took the #4 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kennesaw State University are $21,174, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Teacher Education Grade Specific at KSU Georgia

#8 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #4 spot on the list. UAB is a large public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 5 doctorate’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree grade specific ed students list, UAB has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAB are $19,188, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Arkansas. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. This large school is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

Florida International University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida International University is a large school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 5 doctorate’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific 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 FIU are $24,211.

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#7

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Regent University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Virginia Beach, Virginia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s grade specific ed degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Regent did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific 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 Regent are $17,052.

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#5 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s grade specific ed degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree grade specific ed students list, Louisiana State University has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Teacher Education Grade Specific Report

#9

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#3 in overall quality

Auburn University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Auburn is a large school located in Auburn, Alabama that handed out 5 doctorate’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Auburn not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific 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 University are $31,956.

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#10

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
#13 in overall quality

East Tennessee State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #10. This fairly large school is located in Johnson City, Tennessee, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

ETSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at ETSU are $25,679, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, The University of Alabama did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. UA is a large school located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that handed out 5 doctorate’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UA, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific 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.

Full The University of Alabama Teacher Education Grade Specific Report

#12

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#11 in overall quality

Georgia State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia State also made our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, George Mason University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. GMU is a large public school situated in Fairfax, Virginia. It awarded 1 doctorate’s grade specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU also made our “Best Teacher Education Grade Specific 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 GMU are $37,410.

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#14

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#1 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Grade Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 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 Teacher Education Grade Specific 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.

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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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