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

15 Ranked Colleges
138 Degrees Awarded
$22,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 9,220 people earned their degree in counseling psychology, making the major the 81st most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,004 counseling psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 138 counseling psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 15 colleges that offered a degree in counseling psychology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality counseling 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 counseling psychology program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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The counseling psychology 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 Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k”.

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

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Counseling Psychology (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s counseling psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Counseling 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 University of Florida are $30,130.

Full UF Counseling Psychology Report

#2

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 20 doctorate’s counseling psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree counseling psychology students whose families make $30-$48k list, UGA has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Counseling 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 UGA are $27,476.

Read more about Counseling Psychology at University of Georgia

#3

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana
#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Louisiana Tech University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Louisiana Tech University is a fairly large school located in Ruston, Louisiana that handed out 3 doctorate’s counseling psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana Tech, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Counseling 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 Louisiana Tech University are $12,690.

Read full report on Counseling Psychology at Louisiana Tech

#4

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Virginia University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, West Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s counseling psychology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WVU, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Counseling 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 West Virginia University are $26,154.

Read more about Counseling Psychology at WVU

#5

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kentucky. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Kentucky is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Counseling 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 UK are $33,216.

Full UK Counseling Psychology Report

#6

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#6 in overall quality

University of Memphis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, this large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s counseling psychology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofM, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Counseling Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Counseling Psychology at UofM

#7

Radford University

Radford, Virginia
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Radford University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Radford, Virginia, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s counseling psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Radford, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Counseling 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 Radford University are $21,382.

Read more about Counseling Psychology at Radford University

#5 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Virginia Commonwealth University is a large school located in Richmond, Virginia that handed out 2 doctorate’s counseling psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at VCU, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Counseling Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at VCU are $29,228, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Counseling Psychology at VCU

#9

Mississippi College

Clinton, Mississippi
#14 in overall quality

Mississippi College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Mississippi College is located in Clinton, Mississippi and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 18 doctorate’s counseling psychology degrees to qualified students.

MC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Counseling Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at MC are $12,322, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Mississippi College Counseling Psychology Report

#10

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#4 in overall quality

Auburn University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Auburn is a large school located in Auburn, Alabama that handed out 9 doctorate’s counseling psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree counseling psychology students whose families make $30-$48k list, Auburn has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Counseling 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 University are $31,956.

Read more about Counseling Psychology at Auburn

#11

Mercer University

Macon, Georgia
#7 in overall quality

Mercer University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Macon, Georgia, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s counseling psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Mercer also made our “Best Counseling Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mercer are $15,264, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Counseling Psychology at Mercer

#12

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Regent University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s counseling psychology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Regent, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Counseling Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Regent University are $17,052, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Counseling Psychology at Regent University

#13

Barry University

Miami, Florida
#8 in overall quality

Barry University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Barry University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 5 doctorate’s counseling psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Barry University also took the #8 spot in our “Best Counseling Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Barry University are $17,910, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Counseling Psychology at Barry University

#14

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#13 in overall quality

Liberty University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #14. Liberty University is a large school located in Lynchburg, Virginia that handed out 40 doctorate’s counseling psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Liberty University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Counseling Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Counseling Psychology at Liberty University

#15

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#3 in overall quality

University of Miami landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Miami is a private not-for-profit institution located in Coral Gables, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U Miami, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Counseling Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Miami are $40,220, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Counseling Psychology at University of Miami

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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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