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2022 Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

28 Ranked Colleges
223 Degrees Awarded
$28,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Nursing Science is the 150th most popular major in the country with 4,637 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 401 nursing science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 223 nursing science graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 28 colleges that offered a degree in nursing science. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality nursing science programs that also have a lower cost than 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 nursing science program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree nursing science students with aid.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing Science in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s nursing science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree nursing science students with aid list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Nursing Science 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 Chapel Hill are $30,248.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 28 schools in the Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Florida is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees 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 Science 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.

Full UF Nursing Science Report

#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Florida International University is located in Miami, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s nursing science degrees to qualified students.

FIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Nursing Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida International University Nursing Science Report

#16 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. University of South Florida - Main Campus is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s nursing science degrees to qualified students.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Nursing Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#20 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a fairly large public school situated in Greensboro, North Carolina. It awarded 15 doctorate’s nursing science degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro also took the #20 spot in our “Best Nursing Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24 in overall quality

University of Central Florida landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing science degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree nursing science students with aid list, UCF has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Nursing Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
#18 in overall quality

Augusta University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #7. Augusta University is a public institution located in Augusta, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 40 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Augusta University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Nursing Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Augusta University are $20,712, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#25 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Florida Atlantic University is a public institution located in Boca Raton, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree nursing science students with aid list, FAU has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Nursing Science 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 Atlantic University are $18,482.

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#9

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. University of Virginia is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

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

Full University of Virginia - Main Campus Nursing Science Report

#10

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#22 in overall quality

University of Southern Mississippi ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Hattiesburg, Mississippi is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing science degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Southern Miss did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best Nursing Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Mississippi are $10,896, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Southern Mississippi Nursing Science Report

#13 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #11. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing science degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

UAB also made our “Best Nursing Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAB are $19,188, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Alabama at Birmingham Nursing Science Report

#12

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #12. Virginia Commonwealth University is located in Richmond, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s nursing science degrees to qualified students.

VCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Nursing Science 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 Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228.

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#13

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. WVU is a public institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

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

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#14

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#14 in overall quality

East Carolina University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. East Carolina University is a large school located in Greenville, North Carolina that handed out 6 doctorate’s nursing science degrees in 2019-2020.

ECU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Nursing Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at East Carolina University are $20,685, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full ECU Nursing Science Report

#15

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#23 in overall quality

University of Mississippi came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Ole Miss is a public institution located in University, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss also took the #23 spot in our “Best Nursing Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Duke University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Durham, North Carolina, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing science students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Duke, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Nursing Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Vanderbilt University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s nursing science degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree nursing science students with aid list, Vanderbilt has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Nursing Science 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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#18

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#21 in overall quality

George Mason University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. George Mason University is located in Fairfax, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s nursing science degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree nursing science students with aid list, GMU has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Nursing Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee

East Tennessee State University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. East Tennessee State University is a fairly large school located in Johnson City, Tennessee that handed out 3 doctorate’s nursing science degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at East Tennessee State University are $25,679.

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#20

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#19 in overall quality

University of Louisville ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, this large public school handed out 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing science students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree nursing science students with aid list, UofL has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Nursing Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisville are $27,575, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UofL Nursing Science Report

#21

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#15 in overall quality

University of Kentucky ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Kentucky is a large school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 10 doctorate’s nursing science degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also took the #15 spot in our “Best Nursing Science 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 Kentucky are $33,216.

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#22

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia

Georgia State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Georgia State University is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State University are $24,790, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#3 in overall quality

Emory University landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s nursing science degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Emory also took the #3 spot in our “Best Nursing Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#24

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia

Kennesaw State University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Kennesaw, Georgia, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s nursing science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Kennesaw State University are $21,174, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Kennesaw State University Nursing Science Report

#25

Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Southern University and A & M College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s nursing science degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern University and A & M College are $16,684, 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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