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2022 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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277 Degrees Awarded
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Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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 Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 5,082 people earned their degree in clinical psychology, making the major the 140th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 598 clinical psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 277 clinical psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 18 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in clinical psychology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality clinical psychology programs that also have a lower cost than 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 clinical psychology program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Clinical Psychology (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees to qualified students.

University of Virginia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Clinical Psychology 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.

Full University of Virginia Clinical Psychology Report

#2

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
#16 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Marshall University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Marshall University is located in Huntington, West Virginia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees to qualified students.

Marshall University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Clinical Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Clinical Psychology at Marshall University

#3

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kentucky landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Lexington, Kentucky, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also made our “Best Clinical Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Clinical Psychology at UK

#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Virginia Commonwealth University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. VCU is a public institution located in Richmond, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

VCU also made our “Best Clinical Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228.

Full Virginia Commonwealth University Clinical Psychology Report

#5

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
#11 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of the Cumberlands landed the #5 spot on the list. University of the Cumberlands is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Williamsburg, Kentucky. It awarded 14 doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cumberlands, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Clinical Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of the Cumberlands are $4,582, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Clinical Psychology at Cumberlands

#6

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Louisville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

UofL also made our “Best Clinical Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisville are $27,575.

Read more about Clinical Psychology at University of Louisville

#7

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky
#14 in overall quality

Eastern Kentucky University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Eastern is a public institution located in Richmond, Kentucky. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Eastern, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Clinical Psychology 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 Eastern are $14,500.

Read full report on Clinical Psychology at Eastern

#8

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
#13 in overall quality

Georgia Southern University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Statesboro, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

GaSou also made our “Best Clinical Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at GaSou are $22,004, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Clinical Psychology at Georgia Southern University

#9

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Auburn University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Auburn is a large public school situated in Auburn, Alabama. It awarded 5 doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree clinical psychology students whose families make $30-$48k list, Auburn has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Clinical Psychology 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 Auburn are $31,956.

Read full report on Clinical Psychology at Auburn University

#10

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Old Dominion University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Old Dominion University is located in Norfolk, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Old Dominion, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Clinical Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion University are $33,288, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Old Dominion University Clinical Psychology Report

#11

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#6 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a large school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 12 doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC also took the #6 spot in our “Best Clinical Psychology 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.

Read full report on Clinical Psychology at University of South Carolina - Columbia

#12

Spalding University

Louisville, Kentucky
#7 in overall quality

Spalding University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees to 27 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Spalding, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Clinical Psychology 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 Spalding are $12,286.

Read full report on Clinical Psychology at Spalding University

#13

Mercer University

Macon, Georgia
#8 in overall quality

Mercer University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Mercer is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Macon, Georgia. It awarded 8 doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Mercer also made our “Best Clinical Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mercer University are $15,264, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Clinical Psychology at Mercer University

#14

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Jackson State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Jackson State is located in Jackson, Mississippi and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees to qualified students.

Jackson State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Clinical Psychology 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 Jackson State are $9,445.

Full Jackson State University Clinical Psychology Report

#15

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

Regent University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Regent did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Clinical Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Regent are $17,052, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Clinical Psychology at Regent

#16

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#2 in overall quality

Nova Southeastern University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 91 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s clinical psychology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree clinical psychology students whose families make $30-$48k list, NUS Florida has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Clinical Psychology 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.

Read full report on Clinical Psychology at NUS Florida

#17

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Florida Institute of Technology did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Florida Institute of Technology is located in Melbourne, Florida and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree clinical psychology students whose families make $30-$48k list, Florida Tech has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Clinical Psychology 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 Florida Institute of Technology are $22,588.

Full Florida Tech Clinical Psychology Report

#9 in overall quality

Carlos Albizu University - Miami came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Miami, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s clinical psychology degrees to 31 students in 2019-2020.

Carlos Albizu University - Miami did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Clinical Psychology 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 Carlos Albizu University - Miami are $12,740.

Full Carlos Albizu University - Miami Clinical Psychology Report

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Notes and References

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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