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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies in the Southeast Region

27 Ranked Colleges
272 Degrees Awarded
$26,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 114,246 people earned their degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies, making the major the 13th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $35,000 and had an average of $26,490 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 21,823 multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,137 and $25,497 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 272 multi / interdisciplinary studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking analyzed 27 colleges that offered a degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent multi / interdisciplinary studies programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the multi / interdisciplinary studies program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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The multi / interdisciplinary studies 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 Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region”.

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Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region.

Top 26 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies in the Southeast Region

#10 in overall quality

Out of the 27 schools in the Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies 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 USF Tampa are $21,126.

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#16 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. UAB is a large public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 6 doctorate’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UAB also made our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #16. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UAB are $19,188.

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#24 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Alabama. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. University of South Alabama is located in Mobile, Alabama and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees to qualified students.

USA also took the #24 spot in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USA are $16,112, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of South Alabama Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Report

#4

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#19 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 Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 5 doctorate’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree multi / interdisciplinary studies students list, UNC Greensboro has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies 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 UNC Greensboro are $21,918.

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#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Florida International University is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 8 doctorate’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree multi / interdisciplinary studies students list, FIU has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies 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 FIU are $24,211.

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#6

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Nova Southeastern University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. NUS Florida is a large school located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that handed out 30 doctorate’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree multi / interdisciplinary studies students list, NUS Florida has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NUS Florida are $22,242, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#11 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Georgia is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees to qualified students.

UGA also made our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#23 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. FAU is a large public school situated in Boca Raton, Florida. It awarded 3 doctorate’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree multi / interdisciplinary studies students list, FAU has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida Atlantic University Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Report

#9

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #4 spot in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies 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 UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Report

#10

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
#12 in overall quality

University of Central Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Orlando, Florida, this large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s multi / interdisciplinary studies students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCF, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Central Florida Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Report

#11

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Florida did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Florida Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Report

#12

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
#22 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Kennesaw State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Kennesaw State University is located in Kennesaw, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 doctorate’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at KSU Georgia, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at KSU Georgia are $21,174, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#5 in overall quality

The University of Alabama ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. UA is a large school located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that handed out 2 doctorate’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies 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 The University of Alabama are $30,940.

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#7 in overall quality

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies 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 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech also took the #7 spot in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. VCU is a public institution located in Richmond, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

VCU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies 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 VCU are $29,228.

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#16

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#18 in overall quality

North Carolina State University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies 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 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

NC State also took the #18 spot in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies 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 North Carolina State University are $28,999.

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The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. UT Chattanooga is a public institution located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga are $18,334, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#8 in overall quality

Auburn University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies 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 multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree multi / interdisciplinary studies students list, Auburn has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 1 doctorate’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

William & Mary came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. William & Mary is a medium-sized school located in Williamsburg, Virginia that handed out 9 doctorate’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

William & Mary also took the #3 spot in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, James Madison University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. JMU is a public institution located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree multi / interdisciplinary studies students list, JMU has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies 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 JMU are $29,544.

Full JMU Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Report

#21

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#25 in overall quality

With a ranking of #21, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified doctorate’s multi / interdisciplinary studies students in 2019-2020.

UNC Charlotte also made our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #25. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055.

Full University of North Carolina at Charlotte Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Report

#22

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. ECU is a large public school situated in Greenville, North Carolina. It awarded 4 doctorate’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ECU are $20,685.

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#17 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #23. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this large public school awarded 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s multi / interdisciplinary studies students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree multi / interdisciplinary studies students list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

George Mason University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. George Mason University is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 33 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU also took the #6 spot in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full GMU Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Report

#25

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #25, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. University of Kentucky is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 3 doctorate’s multi / interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also took the #20 spot in our “Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, 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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