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2022 Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

28 Ranked Colleges
4,785 Degrees Awarded
$31,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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 Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Medicine is the 40th most popular major in the country with 20,073 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 4,785 medicine graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 4,785 medicine graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 28 colleges that offered a degree in medicine. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent medicine programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the medicine program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Medicine 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 medicine students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Medicine (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Durham, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s medicine degrees to 100 students in 2019-2020.

Duke not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Medicine 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 Duke University are $59,140.

Full Duke University Medicine Report

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 28 schools in the Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 130 doctorate’s medicine degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree medicine students whose families make $0-$30k list, UF has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Medicine Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Medicine at UF

#3

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 28 schools in the Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 82 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s medicine students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Vanderbilt, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Medicine 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 Vanderbilt are $50,624.

Read full report on Medicine at Vanderbilt

#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 170 degrees to qualified doctorate’s medicine students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree medicine students whose families make $0-$30k list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Medicine Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UNC Chapel Hill Medicine Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Florida International University is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 120 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Medicine at Florida International University

#19 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. USF Tampa is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 173 doctorate’s medicine degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Medicine 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 South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

Read full report on Medicine at USF Tampa

#7

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

Emory University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 141 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s medicine students in 2019-2020.

Emory also made our “Best Medicine Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory University are $44,676, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Medicine at Emory University

University of Central Florida landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Orlando, Florida, and it awarded 117 doctorate’s medicine degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Medicine at UCF

#8

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Florida State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school handed out 115 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s medicine students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree medicine students whose families make $0-$30k list, Florida State has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Medicine Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Medicine at Florida State University

#10

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

Wake Forest University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 115 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wake Forest University, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Medicine 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 Wake Forest University are $39,216.

Full Wake Forest University Medicine Report

#11

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 153 doctorate’s medicine degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also took the #5 spot in our “Best Medicine Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Medicine at University of Virginia - Main Campus

#12

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
#21 in overall quality

Augusta University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Augusta University is located in Augusta, Georgia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 219 doctorate’s medicine degrees to qualified students.

Augusta University also made our “Best Medicine Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #21. Average graduate tuition and fees at Augusta University are $20,712, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Medicine at Augusta University

#13

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#9 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. Tulane University of Louisiana is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New Orleans, Louisiana. It awarded 197 doctorate’s medicine degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Tulane, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Medicine 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 Tulane University of Louisiana are $61,176.

Read full report on Medicine at Tulane University of Louisiana

#14

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

Marshall University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. Marshall University is a public institution located in Huntington, West Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 79 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#22 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of Mississippi did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Ole Miss is a public institution located in University, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 146 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss also took the #22 spot in our “Best Medicine Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ole Miss are $25,099, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Medicine at Ole Miss

#16

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Boca Raton, Florida, and it awarded 63 doctorate’s medicine degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Medicine at Florida Atlantic University

#17

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#16 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this large public school handed out 187 degrees to qualified doctorate’s medicine students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Medicine 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.

Read full report on Medicine at University of South Carolina - Columbia

#18

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. WVU is located in Morgantown, West Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 101 doctorate’s medicine degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full West Virginia University Medicine Report

#18

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#25 in overall quality

Virginia Tech landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 45 doctorate’s medicine degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also took the #25 spot in our “Best Medicine Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Medicine at Virginia Tech

#20

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Lexington, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s medicine degrees to 136 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree medicine students whose families make $0-$30k list, UK has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Medicine Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Kentucky Medicine Report

#21

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#13 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Richmond, Virginia, this large public school awarded 217 degrees to qualified doctorate’s medicine students in 2019-2020.

VCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Medicine Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at VCU are $29,228, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University

#22

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. ECU is located in Greenville, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 74 doctorate’s medicine degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at ECU are $20,685, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full East Carolina University Medicine Report

#23

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#23 in overall quality

With a ranking of #23, University of Louisville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UofL is a public institution located in Louisville, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 157 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree medicine students whose families make $0-$30k list, UofL has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best Medicine 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 Louisville are $27,575.

Full University of Louisville Medicine Report

#24

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee

East Tennessee State University landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. ETSU is a fairly large school located in Johnson City, Tennessee that handed out 69 doctorate’s medicine degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at East Tennessee State University are $25,679, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Medicine at East Tennessee State University

#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #25, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Medicine Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 186 doctorate’s medicine degrees in 2019-2020.

UAB also took the #24 spot in our “Best Medicine 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 Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188.

Full UAB Medicine 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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