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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General History in the Southeast Region

24 Ranked Colleges
158 Degrees Awarded
$31,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 31,630 people earned their degree in general history, making the major the 24th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 7,373 general history graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 158 general history graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking analyzed 24 colleges that offered a degree in general history. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general history programs, but they also 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 history program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region.

Top 27 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General History in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#24 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Southern Mississippi. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. This fairly large school is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s general history degrees in 2019-2020.

Southern Miss did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #24 on our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Mississippi are $10,896, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#16 in overall quality

Out of the 24 schools in the Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arkansas landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Arkansas is a large school located in Fayetteville, Arkansas that handed out 7 doctorate’s general history degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general history students list, UARK has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best General History 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 UARK are $22,121.

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#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. UNC Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#20 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Greensboro, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general history degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro also took the #20 spot in our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#17 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mississippi State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Mississippi State University is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s general history degrees to qualified students.

Mississippi State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State University are $23,950, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18 in overall quality

Out of the 24 schools in the Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. USF Tampa is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s general history degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 7 doctorate’s general history degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best General History 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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#7

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Florida State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general history degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

Florida State also made our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707.

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#8

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

University of Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general history students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general history students list, UGA has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#7 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a public institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UofSC General History Report

#10

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#8 in overall quality

University of Florida landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general history students in 2019-2020.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Florida General History Report

#11

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Mississippi did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Ole Miss is a large school located in University, Mississippi that handed out 3 doctorate’s general history degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ole Miss, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best General History 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 Mississippi are $25,099.

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#19 in overall quality

Florida International University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida International University is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 7 doctorate’s general history degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best General History 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 Florida International University are $24,211.

Full Florida International University General History Report

#13

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

University of Memphis came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. UofM is a large school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 1 doctorate’s general history degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#22 in overall quality

West Virginia University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. West Virginia University is a large public school situated in Morgantown, West Virginia. It awarded 7 doctorate’s general history degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. 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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#15 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also took the #15 spot in our “Best General History 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 Louisiana State University are $29,970.

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#14 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this large public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general history students in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville General History Report

#16

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#10 in overall quality

Auburn University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Auburn, Alabama, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s general history degrees in 2019-2020.

Auburn also took the #10 spot in our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#23 in overall quality

Georgia State University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Georgia State University is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s general history degrees to qualified students.

Georgia State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. 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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#18

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

William & Mary ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Williamsburg, Virginia, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s general history degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at William & Mary, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full William & Mary General History Report

#19

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, George Mason University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. George Mason University is a large public school situated in Fairfax, Virginia. It awarded 6 doctorate’s general history degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU also took the #13 spot in our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#21 in overall quality

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #20. University of Kentucky is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#24 in overall quality

The University of Alabama landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. The University of Alabama is a large school located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that handed out 1 doctorate’s general history degrees in 2019-2020.

UA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UA are $30,940, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Alabama General History Report

#21

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

Emory University landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 4 doctorate’s general history degrees in 2019-2020.

Emory also made our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Emory University are $44,676.

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#22

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s general history degrees to qualified students.

Vanderbilt also took the #2 spot in our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Vanderbilt University General History Report

#23

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Duke University landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Duke is located in Durham, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s general history degrees to qualified students.

Duke also made our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Duke General History Report

#24

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#6 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #24. New Orleans, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s general history degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general history students list, Tulane has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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