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2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

27 Ranked Colleges
240 Degrees Awarded
$26,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking.

Public Health is the 27th most popular major in the country with 38,020 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, public health graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $41,740 and had an average of $35,895 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 8,859 public health graduates with average earnings and debt of $36,888 and $33,500 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 240 public health graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 27 colleges that offer a degree in public health. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality public health 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 public health program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Public Health 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 public health students with aid.

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

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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 Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 14 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree public health students with aid list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Public Health 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 Public Health Report

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s public health degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130.

Read more about Public Health at UF

Out of the 27 schools in the Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 23 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree public health students with aid list, USF Tampa has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best 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 University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

Full USF Tampa Public Health Report

#17 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. FIU is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 7 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU also made our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Public Health at Florida International University

#5

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

Out of the 27 schools in the Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Georgia is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s public health degrees to qualified students.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best 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 UGA are $27,476.

Read full report on Public Health at University of Georgia

#6

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#23 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, this fairly large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s public health students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Greensboro, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best 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 UNC Greensboro are $21,918.

Full University of North Carolina at Greensboro Public Health Report

#7

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia

With a ranking of #7, Georgia Southern University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Georgia Southern University is a large school located in Statesboro, Georgia that handed out 29 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GaSou, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Southern University are $22,004, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Public Health at GaSou

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are $24,669, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida A&M University Public Health Report

#9

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#25 in overall quality

West Virginia University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, this large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s public health students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WVU, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full West Virginia University Public Health Report

#10

Radford University

Radford, Virginia
#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Radford University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This fairly large school is located in Radford, Virginia, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Radford, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Radford are $21,382, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Public Health at Radford University

#11

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a large public school situated in Charlotte, North Carolina. It awarded 2 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Charlotte did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Public Health at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

#12

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, East Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. ETSU is a public institution located in Johnson City, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

ETSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best 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 East Tennessee State University are $25,679.

Full ETSU Public Health Report

#13

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina

With a ranking of #13, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. UofSC is a large school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 36 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of South Carolina - Columbia Public Health Report

#14 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, this large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s public health students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree public health students with aid list, UAB has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188.

Read more about Public Health at UAB

#15

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#25 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of Memphis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, this large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s public health students in 2019-2020.

UofM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #25 on our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Public Health at University of Memphis

#16

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#4 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Vanderbilt is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s public health degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree public health students with aid list, Vanderbilt has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best 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 Vanderbilt University are $50,624.

Read full report on Public Health at Vanderbilt

#17

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#15 in overall quality

George Mason University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree public health students with aid list, GMU has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best 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 GMU are $37,410.

Read full report on Public Health at George Mason University

#18

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#22 in overall quality

University of Arkansas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #18. University of Arkansas is a large public school situated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It awarded 2 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK also took the #22 spot in our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Arkansas Public Health Report

#19

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#12 in overall quality

University of Kentucky ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. UK is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 9 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

UK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Kentucky Public Health Report

#20

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#24 in overall quality

Georgia State University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Georgia State is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s public health degrees to qualified students.

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

Full Georgia State Public Health Report

#21

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #21, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Virginia Commonwealth University is a large public school situated in Richmond, Virginia. It awarded 3 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree public health students with aid list, VCU has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best 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 Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228.

Full VCU Public Health Report

#22

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#1 in overall quality

Emory University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Emory University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 6 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree public health students with aid list, Emory has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best 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 Emory are $44,676.

Full Emory Public Health Report

#23

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #23, Clemson University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Clemson is a large school located in Clemson, South Carolina that handed out 3 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree public health students with aid list, Clemson has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best 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 Clemson University are $23,246.

Read full report on Public Health at Clemson University

#24

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #24. Jackson State is a medium-sized school located in Jackson, Mississippi that handed out 10 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Jackson State University are $9,445, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Public Health at Jackson State

#21 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a large public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 2 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree public health students with aid list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best 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 UT Knoxville are $31,798.

Read more about Public Health at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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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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