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2022 Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

61 Ranked Colleges
2,951 Degrees Awarded
$17,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking.

Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions is the 38th most popular major in the country with 28,859 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, rehabilitation and therapeutic professions graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $60,273 and had an average of $67,296 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 5,771 rehabilitation and therapeutic professions graduates with average earnings and debt of $59,415 and $70,571 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 2,951 rehabilitation and therapeutic professions graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking, we looked at 61 colleges that offer a degree in rehabilitation and therapeutic professions. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great rehabilitation and therapeutic professions programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the rehabilitation and therapeutic professions program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree rehabilitation students.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions in the Southeast Region

#1

Harding University

Searcy, Arkansas
#22 in overall quality

Out of the 61 schools in the Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Harding University landed the #1 spot on the list. Harding is located in Searcy, Arkansas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 31 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees to qualified students.

Harding also took the #22 spot in our “Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harding University are $11,928, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Harding University

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Central Arkansas. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. University of Central Arkansas is a fairly large school located in Conway, Arkansas that handed out 60 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UCA are $11,648, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at University of Central Arkansas

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Alabama. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Mobile, Alabama is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees to 38 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at USA are $16,112, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at USA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arkansas State University - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. A-State is located in Jonesboro, Arkansas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 58 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Arkansas State University - Main Campus are $11,586, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full A-State Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

#5

Hampton University

Hampton, Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hampton University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Hampton, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Hampton, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 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 Hampton are $13,134.

Full Hampton University Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

#6

Bellarmine University

Louisville, Kentucky

With a ranking of #6, Bellarmine University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This small school is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and it awarded 68 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree rehabilitation students list, Bellarmine U has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bellarmine U are $16,645, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Bellarmine U Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

#7

Shenandoah University

Winchester, Virginia

Shenandoah University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Shenandoah University is located in Winchester, Virginia and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 82 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees to qualified students.

Shenandoah not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 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 Shenandoah University are $23,040.

Read full report on Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Shenandoah

#8

Wheeling University

Wheeling, West Virginia

Wheeling University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Wheeling, West Virginia, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 54 degrees to qualified doctorate’s rehabilitation students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Wheeling University are $9,710, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Wheeling University

#9

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

William Carey University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and it awarded 25 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at William Carey University are $11,400.

Full William Carey University Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

#10

Elon University

Elon, North Carolina
#12 in overall quality

Elon University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Elon, North Carolina, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 47 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s rehabilitation students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree rehabilitation students list, Elon has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Elon University are $18,432, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Elon University Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

#11

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina

With a ranking of #11, Medical University of South Carolina did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, this small public school awarded 59 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s rehabilitation students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at MUSC, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at MUSC are $25,673, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Medical University of South Carolina Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

#12

Wingate University

Wingate, North Carolina

Wingate University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Wingate, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees to 41 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Wingate University are $11,430, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Wingate

#13

Belmont University

Nashville, Tennessee

Belmont University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #13. Belmont is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 79 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree rehabilitation students list, Belmont has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Belmont University are $24,260, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Belmont University

#14

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, Virginia

University of Lynchburg ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Lynchburg is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 46 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Lynchburg are $11,711, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Lynchburg

#15

Brenau University

Gainesville, Georgia

Brenau University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #15. Brenau University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Gainesville, Georgia. It awarded 39 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Brenau are $13,706, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Brenau Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

#16

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #16. East Carolina University is a large public school situated in Greenville, North Carolina. It awarded 33 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees in 2019-2020.

ECU also took the #15 spot in our “Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ECU are $20,685, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full East Carolina University Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #17. UAB is a large public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 53 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees in 2019-2020.

UAB also took the #17 spot in our “Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 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 UAB are $19,188.

Read more about Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at University of Alabama at Birmingham

#18

Winston - Salem State University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston - Salem State University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Winston-Salem, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees to 54 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Winston - Salem State University are $16,527.

Read full report on Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at WSSU

#19

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Nova Southeastern University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees to 166 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NUS Florida, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Nova Southeastern University are $22,242, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at NUS Florida

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #20. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, this small public school awarded 22 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s rehabilitation students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences are $17,652.

Read full report on Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

#21

Radford University

Radford, Virginia

Radford University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Radford is located in Radford, Virginia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 38 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Radford University are $21,382.

Full Radford Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

#22

Mary Baldwin University

Staunton, Virginia

With a ranking of #22, Mary Baldwin University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Mary Baldwin University is located in Staunton, Virginia and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 60 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Mary Baldwin are $13,140.

Read more about Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Mary Baldwin

#23

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia

With a ranking of #23, Augusta University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Augusta, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees to 39 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Augusta University are $20,712, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Augusta University Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

With a ranking of #24, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Chattanooga, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees to 58 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga are $18,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UT Chattanooga Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

#25

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

University of Florida came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Rehabilitation Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. UF is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 78 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 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.

Read full report on Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at University of Florida

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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%.

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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