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 22nd 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 looked at 27 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in history. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent history programs, but they also cost less that 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.
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Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree history students.
Top 28 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for History in the Southeast Region
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern Mississippi. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Southern Miss is a public institution located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arkansas. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region 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.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree history students list, UARK has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best History 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.
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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #3 spot on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 18 doctorate’s history degrees to qualified students.
UNC Chapel Hill also took the #5 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a fairly large public school situated in Greensboro, North Carolina. It awarded 4 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.
UNC Greensboro also took the #22 spot 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 be in good company if you decide to attend Mississippi State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Mississippi State is a large school located in Mississippi State, Mississippi that handed out 4 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.
Mississippi State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 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 Mississippi State University are $23,950.
With a ranking of #6, University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. University of Virginia is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree history students list, University of Virginia has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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With a ranking of #7, Florida State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Florida State University is a large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 11 doctorate’s history 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.
USF Tampa also took the #21 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 South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.
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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 landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. UofSC is a large school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 11 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.
UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 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 University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160.
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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 did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 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 University of Florida are $30,130.
With a ranking of #12, University of Mississippi did quite well on the 2022 Best Value 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 history degrees 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 did quite well in the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s history students in 2019-2020.
FIU also made our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #20. 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.
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Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s history degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.
Georgia Tech also made our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334.
With a ranking of #14, University of Memphis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and it awarded 1 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 UofM are $14,202.
West Virginia University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, this large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s history students in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at WVU, the school also landed the #24 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 WVU are $26,154.
North Carolina State University ranked #16 on this year’s 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.
NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Baton Rouge, Louisiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s history degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree history students list, Louisiana State University 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 Louisiana State University are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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With a ranking of #17, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Knoxville, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Auburn University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #18. Located in Auburn, Alabama, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s history students in 2019-2020.
Auburn not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 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 Auburn are $31,956.
Middle Tennessee State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s history degrees to qualified students.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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Georgia State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #20. Georgia State is a large public school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 8 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.
Georgia State also took the #25 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 Georgia State are $24,790.
William & Mary came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Williamsburg, Virginia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s history degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree history students list, William & Mary has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best 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.
George Mason University landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. GMU is a large school located in Fairfax, Virginia that handed out 6 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at GMU, the school also landed the #14 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 George Mason University are $37,410.
University of Kentucky landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Lexington, Kentucky 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.
UK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 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 University of Kentucky are $33,216.
Emory University landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s history degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.
Emory did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 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 Emory are $44,676.
The University of Alabama did quite well in the 2022 Best Value History Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #24. 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.
Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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 private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree history students list, Vanderbilt has also earned the #2 rank 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 Vanderbilt are $50,624.
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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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- 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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