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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geography & Cartography (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

14 Ranked Colleges
71 Degrees Awarded
$26,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 8,936 people earned their degree in geography and cartography, making the major the 107th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, geography and cartography graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $36,126 and had an average of $23,577 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,532 geography and cartography graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,369 and $23,183 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 71 geography and cartography graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in geography and cartography. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality geography and cartography 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 geography and cartography program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree geography students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geography & Cartography (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 6 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at UF

#2

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #2 spot on the list. Athens, Georgia 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.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Geography & Cartography 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 UGA are $27,476.

Full UGA Geography & Cartography Report

#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #3 spot on the 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree geography students whose families make more than $110k list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Geography & Cartography 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.

Full UNC Chapel Hill Geography & Cartography Report

#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Geography & Cartography 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 South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at University of South Florida - Main Campus

#5

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 #5 for the Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. Florida State University 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 & Cartography 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.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at Florida State University

#6

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#11 in overall quality

West Virginia University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, this large public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s geography students in 2019-2020.

WVU also made our “Best Geography & Cartography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at West Virginia University

#7

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#5 in overall quality

University of Kentucky ranked #7 on this year’s Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s geography students in 2019-2020.

UK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at UK

#8

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

Virginia Tech came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s geography degrees to qualified students.

Virginia Tech also took the #2 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography 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.

Full Virginia Tech Geography & Cartography Report

#6 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 9 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree geography students whose families make more than $110k list, Louisiana State University has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Geography & Cartography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at Louisiana State University

#10

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#12 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Greensboro ranked #10 on this year’s Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 3 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Geography & Cartography 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 North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918.

Full University of North Carolina at Greensboro Geography & Cartography Report

#11

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #11 on this year’s Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. 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 more than $110k list, UNC Charlotte has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Geography & Cartography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNC Charlotte Geography & Cartography Report

#7 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #12 on this year’s Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree geography students whose families make more than $110k list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Geography & Cartography 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.

Read full report on Geography & Cartography at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

#13

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UofSC is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s geography degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree geography students whose families make more than $110k list, UofSC has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Geography & Cartography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UofSC Geography & Cartography Report

#14

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of Southern Mississippi did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Southern Miss is a fairly large public school situated in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It awarded 1 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

Southern Miss not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Geography & Cartography 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 Southern Miss are $10,896.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at Southern Miss

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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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