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2022 Best Value Poly Sci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

19 Ranked Colleges
100 Degrees Awarded
$32,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Poly Sci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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 Poly Sci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Political Science is the 14th most popular major in the country with 46,740 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 10,925 political science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 100 political science graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Poly Sci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 19 colleges that offered a degree in political science. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great political science programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the political science 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 Poly Sci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Poly Sci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 19 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Political Science (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Poly Sci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the list. Duke is a private not-for-profit institution located in Durham, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke also took the #1 spot in our “Best Political Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Duke University Political Science Report

#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Poly Sci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #2 spot on the list. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s poly sci degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree poly sci students whose families make $0-$30k list, Vanderbilt has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Political Science 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 Vanderbilt University are $50,624.

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#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Poly Sci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Florida is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree poly sci students whose families make $0-$30k list, UF has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Political Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Florida Political Science Report

#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Poly Sci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s poly sci degrees to qualified students.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Political Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Political Science at UNC Chapel Hill

#5

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Emory University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Poly Sci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s poly sci degrees in 2019-2020.

Emory not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Political Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Political Science at Emory University

#6

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#11 in overall quality

Florida State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Poly Sci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s poly sci degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Political Science 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 Florida State University are $26,707.

Read more about Political Science at Florida State University

#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Florida International University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Poly Sci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Florida International University is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 2 doctorate’s poly sci degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FIU, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Political Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida International University Political Science Report

#8

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#7 in overall quality

University of Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Poly Sci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s poly sci degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Political Science 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 Georgia are $27,476.

Read more about Political Science at UGA

#9

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Poly Sci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s poly sci students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Virginia, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Political Science 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 Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394.

Read more about Political Science at University of Virginia - Main Campus

#9 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Poly Sci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UT Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s poly sci degrees to qualified students.

UT Knoxville not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Political Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Political Science at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

#11

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#17 in overall quality

University of Mississippi ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Poly Sci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Mississippi is located in University, Mississippi and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s poly sci degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ole Miss, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Political Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Political Science at Ole Miss

#12

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Poly Sci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of South Carolina - Columbia is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s poly sci degrees to qualified students.

UofSC also made our “Best Political Science 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 Political Science at University of South Carolina - Columbia

#13 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Poly Sci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s poly sci degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Political Science 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 Political Science at Louisiana State University

#14

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#15 in overall quality

West Virginia University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Poly Sci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s poly sci degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree poly sci students whose families make $0-$30k list, WVU has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Political Science 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 Political Science at West Virginia University

#15

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#14 in overall quality

University of Kentucky ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Poly Sci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UK is a large school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 1 doctorate’s poly sci degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also made our “Best Political Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Political Science at University of Kentucky

#16

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

George Mason University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Poly Sci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #16. George Mason University is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Political Science 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 GMU are $37,410.

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#17

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
#19 in overall quality

University of New Orleans landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Poly Sci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UNO is a medium-sized school located in New Orleans, Louisiana that handed out 1 doctorate’s poly sci degrees in 2019-2020.

UNO did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Political Science 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 UNO are $13,678.

Read more about Political Science at UNO

#18

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#18 in overall quality

Georgia State University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Poly Sci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Georgia State University is a large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 4 doctorate’s poly sci degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Political Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State University are $24,790, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Georgia State Political Science Report

#19

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#12 in overall quality

The University of Alabama ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Poly Sci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s poly sci degrees in 2019-2020.

UA also took the #12 spot in our “Best Political Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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%.

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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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