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2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

77 Ranked Colleges
1,234 Degrees Awarded
$26,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

General Psychology is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 4th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 134,326 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, general psychology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $28,999 and had an average of $26,247 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 29,481 general psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $26,834 and $27,087 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,234 general psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 77 colleges that offered a degree in general psychology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general psychology programs, but they also cost less that 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 general psychology program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree psychology students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Psychology (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 77 schools in the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Durham, North Carolina, and it awarded 16 masters’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Duke, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Psychology at Duke

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 77 schools in the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 19 masters’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Florida General Psychology Report

#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school awarded 46 diplomas to qualified masters’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

Florida State also took the #6 spot in our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Psychology at Florida State University

#19 in overall quality

Out of the 77 schools in the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #4 spot on the list. FIU is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 61 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Psychology at Florida International University

#5

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Georgia is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Psychology at University of Georgia

#24 in overall quality

University of Central Florida landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UCF is a large school located in Orlando, Florida that handed out 5 masters’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF also took the #24 spot in our “Best General Psychology Master’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 UCF are $28,657.

Full University of Central Florida General Psychology Report

#7

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

The University of West Florida landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UWF is a fairly large public school situated in Pensacola, Florida. It awarded 25 masters’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 The University of West Florida are $24,894.

Read full report on General Psychology at UWF

#8

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#8 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill General Psychology Report

#9

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#12 in overall quality

William & Mary came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. William & Mary is a public institution located in Williamsburg, Virginia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

William & Mary did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Psychology at William & Mary

#10

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia

American Public University System ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. American Public University System is a large school located in Charles Town, West Virginia that handed out 76 masters’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at American Military University are $7,050, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Psychology at American Military University

#11

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 17 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Virginia, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Virginia - Main Campus General Psychology Report

#12

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #12. Fairfax, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s psychology degrees to 72 students in 2019-2020.

GMU also made our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. 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.

Read full report on General Psychology at George Mason University

#13

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana

McNeese State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. McNeese State University is a medium-sized school located in Lake Charles, Louisiana that handed out 28 masters’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at McNeese State University are $16,386, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Psychology at McNeese

#14

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

Marshall University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #14. Marshall University is located in Huntington, West Virginia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 32 masters’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162.

Full Marshall University General Psychology Report

University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. USF Tampa is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 9 masters’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 USF Tampa are $21,126.

Read more about General Psychology at USF Tampa

#16

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#2 in overall quality

Wake Forest University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wake Forest University, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wake Forest University are $39,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Psychology at Wake Forest University

#17

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Middle Tennessee State University is a large public school situated in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It awarded 27 masters’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 Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172.

Full Middle Tennessee State University General Psychology Report

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #18. Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, this fairly large public school awarded 26 diplomas to qualified masters’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Chattanooga are $18,334.

Full UT Chattanooga General Psychology Report

#19

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

With a ranking of #19, West Virginia University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. WVU is a large public school situated in Morgantown, West Virginia. It awarded 15 masters’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 WVU are $26,154.

Read full report on General Psychology at WVU

#20

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#21 in overall quality

North Carolina State University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 10 masters’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NC State, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Psychology at NC State

University of Louisiana at Monroe came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Louisiana at Monroe is a medium-sized school located in Monroe, Louisiana that handed out 26 masters’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisiana at Monroe are $21,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Psychology at ULM

#22

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #22, University of Arkansas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Arkansas is a large public school situated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It awarded 8 masters’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Psychology at University of Arkansas

#23

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia

Georgia Southern University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #23. Statesboro, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s psychology degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at GaSou are $22,004, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Psychology at GaSou

Southeastern Louisiana University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Southeastern is a fairly large school located in Hammond, Louisiana that handed out 6 masters’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Southeastern Louisiana University are $21,246, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Southeastern Louisiana University General Psychology Report

#25

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina

Appalachian State University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Appalachian State University is a public institution located in Boone, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Appalachian State also took the #22 spot in our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State are $21,439, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Appalachian State University General Psychology Report

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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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