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

13 Ranked Colleges
69 Degrees Awarded
$27,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 5,476 people earned their degree in geography, making the major the 144th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,081 geography graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 69 geography graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 13 colleges that offered a degree in geography. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent geography programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the geography program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the “Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

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

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

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geography (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s geography degrees to qualified students.

UF also made our “Best Geography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Florida Geography Report

#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #2 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 7 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #1 spot in our “Best Geography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geography at UNC Chapel Hill

#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#9 in overall quality

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 Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Florida State is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 6 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Geography 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 Florida State University are $26,707.

Full Florida State Geography Report

#4

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s geography students in 2019-2020.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Geography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Geography at UGA

#5

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Virginia Tech. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Virginia Tech is a large school located in Blacksburg, Virginia that handed out 5 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree geography students whose families make $30-$48k list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Geography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Geography at Virginia Tech

#6

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#5 in overall quality

University of Kentucky landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UK is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also made our “Best Geography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Geography at UK

#7

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#11 in overall quality

West Virginia University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, this large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s geography students in 2019-2020.

WVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Geography 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 West Virginia University are $26,154.

Read full report on Geography at WVU

#8

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#12 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. 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 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Geography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNC Greensboro Geography Report

#7 in overall quality

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

UT Knoxville not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Geography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UT Knoxville Geography Report

#6 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Baton Rouge, Louisiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s geography degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree geography students whose families make $30-$48k list, Louisiana State University has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Geography 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 State University are $29,970.

Read full report on Geography at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

#11

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a large school located in Charlotte, North Carolina that handed out 6 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree geography students whose families make $30-$48k list, UNC Charlotte has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Geography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Charlotte are $21,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of North Carolina at Charlotte Geography Report

#12

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s geography degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

UofSC also made our “Best Geography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Geography at University of South Carolina - Columbia

#13

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#13 in overall quality

University of Southern Mississippi came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, this fairly large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s geography students in 2019-2020.

Southern Miss did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Geography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Miss are $10,896, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Southern Miss Geography 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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