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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

122 Ranked Colleges
19,768 Degrees Awarded
$27,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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 Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Health Professions is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 2nd of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 934,088 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, health professions graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $44,506 and had an average of $32,284 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 236,598 health professions graduates with average earnings and debt of $42,185 and $32,303 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 19,768 health professions graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 122 colleges that offer a degree in health professions. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality health professions 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 health professions program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The health professions 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 Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k”.

To further help you make the college decision, we’ve developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don’t forget it.

Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions (Income $48-$75k) 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 Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. This fairly large school is located in Durham, North Carolina, and it awarded 318 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Duke, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Health Professions 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.

Full Duke Health Professions Report

#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 Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 179 doctorate’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Vanderbilt, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Health Professions 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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#3

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wake Forest University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It awarded 115 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree health professions students whose families make $48-$75k list, Wake Forest University has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wake Forest University are $39,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 122 schools in the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 768 doctorate’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

UF also took the #3 spot in our “Best Health Professions 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.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school awarded 252 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s health professions students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211.

Read more about Health Professions at Florida International University

#6

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#8 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 547 doctorate’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

UNC Chapel Hill did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #7. University of South Florida - Main Campus is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 421 doctorate’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full USF Tampa Health Professions Report

University of Central Florida landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UCF is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 169 doctorate’s health professions 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 more about Health Professions at University of Central Florida

#9

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Georgia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school handed out 153 degrees to qualified doctorate’s health professions students in 2019-2020.

UGA also took the #4 spot in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Health Professions at University of Georgia

#10

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #10. University of Virginia is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 179 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Health Professions 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.

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#11

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

With a ranking of #11, Florida State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s health professions degrees to 151 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707.

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#12

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

University of North Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, this fairly large public school awarded 144 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s health professions students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNF are $21,930, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Health Professions at University of North Florida

#13

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky

With a ranking of #13, Northern Kentucky University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Highland Heights, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s health professions degrees to 66 students in 2019-2020.

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

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#14

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#5 in overall quality

Emory University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 245 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

Emory did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Emory Health Professions Report

#15

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Augusta University is located in Augusta, Georgia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 395 doctorate’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Augusta University are $20,712, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Health Professions at Augusta University

University of Louisiana at Monroe ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. ULM is located in Monroe, Louisiana and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 103 doctorate’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisiana at Monroe are $21,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia

University of North Georgia came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UNG is a public institution located in Dahlonega, Georgia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 34 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNG are $18,354.

Full UNG Health Professions Report

#18

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida

Florida Gulf Coast University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Florida Gulf Coast University is a public institution located in Fort Myers, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 43 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Gulf Coast University are $31,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Health Professions at Florida Gulf Coast University

#19

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana

Louisiana Tech University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Louisiana Tech University is a fairly large school located in Ruston, Louisiana that handed out 4 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana Tech are $12,690, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Louisiana Tech University Health Professions Report

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #20. Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is a small school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 28 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University are $30,153.

Read more about Health Professions at FranU

#21

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

Marshall University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Marshall University is a fairly large school located in Huntington, West Virginia that handed out 213 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162.

Full Marshall University Health Professions Report

#22

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 109 doctorate’s 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 North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918.

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#23

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, Tennessee

Lincoln Memorial University landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. LMU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Harrogate, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 259 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Lincoln Memorial University are $21,155, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Shepherd University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #24. Shepherd University is a small public school situated in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. It awarded 8 doctorate’s health professions 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.

Full Shepherd University Health Professions Report

#7 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #25. Louisiana State University is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 13 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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