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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing Practice (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

69 Ranked Colleges
1,851 Degrees Awarded
$27,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. 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 Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 7,550 people earned their degree in nursing practice, making the major the 125th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,288 nursing practice graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 1,851 nursing practice graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 69 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in nursing practice. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great nursing practice programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the nursing practice 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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The nursing practice school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k”.

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Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing Practice (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Duke University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Duke University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Durham, North Carolina. It awarded 69 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke also made our “Best Nursing Practice 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 Duke are $59,140.

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#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 70 students in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#8 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 #3 for the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 76 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice 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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#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#11 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 Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 17 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 59 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $30-$48k list, FIU has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#3 in overall quality

Emory University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #6. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 19 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $30-$48k list, Emory has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory University are $44,676, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 65 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#21 in overall quality

Florida State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 23 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
#23 in overall quality

University of North Florida came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, this fairly large public school handed out 85 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNF, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Florida are $21,930, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 18 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

University of Virginia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida

University of Central Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. UCF is a large school located in Orlando, Florida that handed out 14 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657.

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#12

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Highland Heights, Kentucky, and it awarded 66 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NKU are $17,358.

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#13

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

With a ranking of #13, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 86 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida

Florida Gulf Coast University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #14. FGCU is a fairly large public school situated in Fort Myers, Florida. It awarded 11 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at FGCU are $31,216.

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#15

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. FAU is a public institution located in Boca Raton, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 37 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Shepherd University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #16. Shepherd University is a small public school situated in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. It awarded 8 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Shepherd University are $12,402.

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#17

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University, Mississippi is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky

Murray State University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Murray, Kentucky, this medium-sized public school awarded 27 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Murray State University are $14,400, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Virginia Commonwealth University is located in Richmond, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

VCU also took the #10 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at VCU are $29,228, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Southern Miss is a fairly large school located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi that handed out 28 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Mississippi are $10,896, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #21. Morgantown, West Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

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

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With a ranking of #22, Southeastern Louisiana University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Southeastern is a fairly large school located in Hammond, Louisiana that handed out 10 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Southeastern Louisiana University are $21,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#18 in overall quality

University of Kentucky came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UK is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 59 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

UK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Nursing Practice 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 UK are $33,216.

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#16 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Alabama at Birmingham is located in Birmingham, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 105 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UAB, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAB are $19,188, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Alabama at Birmingham Nursing Practice Report

#25

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#17 in overall quality

East Carolina University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. ECU is located in Greenville, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 53 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ECU, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at East Carolina University are $20,685, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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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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