2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for History in the Southeast Region
With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. 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 History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
History is the 30th most popular major in the country with 32,905 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, history graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $29,593 and had an average of $23,490 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Southeast region, there were 7,627 history graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,119 and $23,749 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 166 history graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.
This year’s “Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking analyzed 27 colleges that offered a degree in history. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality history programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.
Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the history program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
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Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region.
Top 28 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for History in the Southeast Region
Out of the 27 schools in the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Mississippi landed the #1 spot on the list. Hattiesburg, Mississippi is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s history degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Miss are $10,896, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Out of the 27 schools in the Best Value 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. Fayetteville, Arkansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s history degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.
UARK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 18 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree history students list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best History 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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 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 history degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree history students list, UNC Greensboro has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best 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.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Mississippi State University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. Mississippi State, Mississippi is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s history degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree history students list, Mississippi State has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State University are $23,950, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Virginia is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 7 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.
University of Virginia also took the #3 spot in our “Best 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 Virginia are $32,394.
Florida State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida State University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
Florida State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.
University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 2 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree history students list, USF Tampa has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.
University of Georgia came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. UGA is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s history degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. UofSC is a large school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 11 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
University of Florida ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.
UF also made our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
University of Mississippi ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. University, Mississippi is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s history degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.
Ole Miss also took the #19 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ole Miss are $25,099, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Florida International University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school awarded 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s history students in 2019-2020.
FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best 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.
University of Memphis came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, this large public school handed out 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s history students in 2019-2020.
Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
Georgia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
West Virginia University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #15. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree history students list, WVU has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #16. Louisiana State University is a large school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 5 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.
Louisiana State University also took the #16 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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With a ranking of #16, North Carolina State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s history degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree history students list, NC State has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. UT Knoxville is a large public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 7 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.
UT Knoxville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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Auburn University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Auburn, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s history degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.
Auburn also made our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University are $31,956, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Middle Tennessee State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #19. Middle Tennessee State University is a large school located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee that handed out 5 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.
Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172.
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Georgia State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Georgia State University is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree history students list, Georgia State has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State University are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.
William & Mary did quite well in the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #21. William & Mary is located in Williamsburg, Virginia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s history degrees to qualified students.
William & Mary not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800, but some majors have different tuition rates.
With a ranking of #22, George Mason University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. George Mason University is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
GMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #23. This large school is located in Lexington, Kentucky, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree history students list, UK has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Emory University landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Emory is a fairly large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 4 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree history students list, Emory has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory University are $44,676, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
The University of Alabama ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s history degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.
Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940.
Vanderbilt University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Vanderbilt University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 10 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Vanderbilt, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, 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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- *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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