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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geography (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

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 $48-$75k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking.

Geography is the 144th most popular major in the country with 5,476 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

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 $48-$75k” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the geography program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geography (Income $48-$75k) 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 $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s geography degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree geography students whose families make $48-$75k list, UF has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Geography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Geography at UF

#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s geography degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #1 spot 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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Read full report on Geography at University of North Carolina at 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 $48-$75k. Florida State University is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 6 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State also made our “Best Geography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. 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.

Read more about Geography at Florida State University

#4

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Georgia is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s geography degrees to qualified students.

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 University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Geography at University of Georgia

#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 Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Lexington, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s geography degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

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

Read more about Geography at UK

#6

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

Virginia Tech came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Virginia Tech is a large public school situated in Blacksburg, Virginia. It awarded 5 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also made our “Best Geography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Virginia Tech Geography Report

#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 $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #7. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree geography students whose families make $48-$75k list, WVU has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Geography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Geography at WVU

#8

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#12 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Greensboro came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UNC Greensboro is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s geography degrees to qualified students.

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

Read full report on Geography at University of North Carolina at Greensboro

#6 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Louisiana State University is a large school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 9 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Geography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geography at Louisiana State University

#10

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Charlotte also made our “Best Geography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Charlotte are $21,055, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Geography at UNC Charlotte

#11

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s geography students in 2019-2020.

UofSC also took the #8 spot 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 University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160.

Full University of South Carolina - Columbia Geography Report

#7 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Knoxville, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s geography degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also took the #7 spot in our “Best Geography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Geography Report

#13

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#13 in overall quality

University of Southern Mississippi ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This fairly large school is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

Southern Miss also took the #13 spot in our “Best Geography 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.

Full University of Southern Mississippi 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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