2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Psychology in the Southeast Region
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With 134,326 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, general psychology is the 4th most popular major in the United States.
Across the Southeast region, there were 29,481 general psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 435 general psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.
This year’s “Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking looked at 30 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general psychology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general psychology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.
Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general psychology 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 Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree psychology students.
Top 27 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Psychology in the Southeast Region
Out of the 30 schools in the Best Value Psychology 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 psychology degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.
Southern Miss also took the #25 spot in our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Miss are $10,896, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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Out of the 30 schools in the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 14 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree psychology students list, USF Tampa has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Memphis. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. UofM is a large school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 7 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.
UofM also made our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #24. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Out of the 30 schools in the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Georgia is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best General Psychology 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.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Arkansas. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. University of Arkansas is a large public school situated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It awarded 11 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UARK, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best General 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 University of Arkansas are $22,121.
Tennessee State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Tennessee State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 10 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.
Tennessee State University also took the #23 spot in our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee State University are $20,860, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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With a ranking of #7, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. University of Alabama at Birmingham is a large school located in Birmingham, Alabama that handed out 12 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree psychology students list, UAB has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Virginia Tech ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.
Virginia Tech also made our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
University of Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school awarded 20 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s psychology students in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree psychology students list, UF has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this large public school handed out 15 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s psychology students in 2019-2020.
University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Florida State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s psychology degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.
Florida State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
With a ranking of #12, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree psychology students list, UNC Greensboro has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best General 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 University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918.
James Madison University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Harrisonburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s psychology degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.
JMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at JMU are $29,544, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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North Carolina State University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 22 degrees to qualified doctorate’s psychology students in 2019-2020.
NC State also took the #12 spot in our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Florida International University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #15. Florida International University is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 15 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.
FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best General 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 FIU are $24,211.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. UNC Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 21 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.
UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Read more about General Psychology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
West Virginia University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. West Virginia University is a large public school situated in Morgantown, West Virginia. It awarded 14 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree psychology students list, WVU has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best General 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 WVU are $26,154.
Read full report on General Psychology at West Virginia University
With a ranking of #18, University of Central Florida did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. UCF is a large school located in Orlando, Florida that handed out 9 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.
UCF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Full University of Central Florida General Psychology Report
Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #19. VCU is located in Richmond, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s psychology degrees to qualified students.
VCU also took the #19 spot in our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Read full report on General Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University
With a ranking of #19, University of Mississippi did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. University of Mississippi is a public institution located in University, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Ole Miss are $25,099, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
East Tennessee State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #20. ETSU is a fairly large public school situated in Johnson City, Tennessee. It awarded 8 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at ETSU are $25,679, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Read full report on General Psychology at East Tennessee State University
Mississippi State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Mississippi State University is a large public school situated in Mississippi State, Mississippi. It awarded 1 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.
Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State are $23,950.
Read full report on General Psychology at Mississippi State University
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.
UT Knoxville also took the #15 spot in our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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The University of Alabama did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #22. The University of Alabama is a large public school situated in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It awarded 16 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.
UA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Louisiana State University is a large school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 20 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.
Louisiana State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Read more about General Psychology at Louisiana State University
Georgia State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #24. Georgia State is a large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 19 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.
George Mason University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #25. GMU is a large school located in Fairfax, Virginia that handed out 26 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.
GMU also made our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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