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2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

18 Ranked Colleges
148 Degrees Awarded
$26,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. 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 General Public Health 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.

General Public Health is the 42nd most popular major in the country with 20,721 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 4,401 general public health graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 148 general public health graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 18 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general public health. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general public health programs and cost less that 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 general public health program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Public Health (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#4 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 General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s general public health degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general public health students whose families make $30-$48k list, UF has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Public Health at UF

#7 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school handed out 23 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general public health students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best General Public Health 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.

Read full report on General Public Health at USF Tampa

#10 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #3 spot on the list. FIU is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU also took the #10 spot in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Public Health at FIU

#4

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general public health students in 2019-2020.

UGA also made our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476.

Full University of Georgia General Public Health Report

#5

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tulane University of Louisiana. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

Tulane not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Tulane University of Louisiana General Public Health Report

#6

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Georgia Southern University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. GaSou is a public institution located in Statesboro, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 29 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

GaSou did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at GaSou are $22,004, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full GaSou General Public Health Report

#7

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#3 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general public health degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

UofSC also made our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of South Carolina - Columbia General Public Health Report

#8

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#8 in overall quality

University of Kentucky ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UK is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 9 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

UK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Public Health at UK

#9

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#16 in overall quality

West Virginia University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, this large public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general public health students in 2019-2020.

WVU also took the #16 spot in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Public Health at West Virginia University

#10

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
#11 in overall quality

East Tennessee State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Johnson City, Tennessee, this fairly large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general public health students in 2019-2020.

ETSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at East Tennessee State University are $25,679, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full ETSU General Public Health Report

#11

Radford University

Radford, Virginia
#13 in overall quality

Radford University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Radford, Virginia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general public health degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

Radford also took the #13 spot in our “Best General Public Health 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 Radford are $21,382.

Read more about General Public Health at Radford

#12

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#12 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. This large school is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Charlotte did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best General Public Health 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 North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055.

Read more about General Public Health at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

#17 in overall quality

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Florida A&M University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s general public health degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general public health students whose families make $30-$48k list, Florida A&M University has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best General Public Health 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 A&M University are $24,669.

Full Florida A&M University General Public Health Report

#14

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#16 in overall quality

University of Memphis came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Memphis is a public institution located in Memphis, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general public health students whose families make $30-$48k list, UofM has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UofM General Public Health Report

#9 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UAB is a large public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 3 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

UAB did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAB are $19,188, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Alabama at Birmingham General Public Health Report

#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UT Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also made our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UT Knoxville General Public Health Report

#17

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Georgia State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general public health students in 2019-2020.

Georgia State also made our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State University are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Public Health at Georgia State University

#18

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
#18 in overall quality

Jackson State University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Jackson, Mississippi is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general public health degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general public health students whose families make $30-$48k list, Jackson State has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Jackson State are $9,445, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Jackson State University General Public Health 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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