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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology in the Southeast Region

23 Ranked Colleges
96 Degrees Awarded
$33,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Sociology is the 24th most popular major in the country with 37,807 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, sociology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $29,727 and had an average of $23,622 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 6,034 sociology graduates with average earnings and debt of $28,186 and $25,552 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 96 sociology graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking, we looked at 23 colleges that offer a degree in sociology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent sociology 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 sociology program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree sociology students.

Top 23 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology in the Southeast Region

#15 in overall quality

Out of the 23 schools in the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Sociology Report

#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 23 schools in the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #2 spot on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Sociology 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 more about Sociology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Virginia Tech. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, this large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also took the #6 spot in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Sociology at Virginia Tech

#21 in overall quality

Out of the 23 schools in the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UAB not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAB are $19,188, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Sociology at UAB

#5

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. University of Florida is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 4 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Sociology 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 UF are $30,130.

Read full report on Sociology at UF

#6

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school awarded 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree sociology students list, Florida State has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Sociology Doctor’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.

Full Florida State University Sociology Report

#7

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #7. University of Virginia - Main Campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Virginia - Main Campus Sociology Report

#8

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#16 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Georgia is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 1 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Sociology 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 Sociology at UGA

#9

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#20 in overall quality

Mississippi State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Mississippi State University is a public institution located in Mississippi State, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Mississippi State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State are $23,950, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Sociology at Mississippi State

#10

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#10 in overall quality

North Carolina State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. North Carolina State University is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Sociology at North Carolina State University

#9 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also took the #9 spot in our “Best Sociology 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 and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970.

Read more about Sociology at Louisiana State University

#12

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Central Florida did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s sociology degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree sociology students list, UCF has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Sociology at University of Central Florida

#13

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#14 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s sociology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

UofSC also made our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. 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.

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

#11 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Knoxville, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Sociology 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 UT Knoxville Sociology Report

#15

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#22 in overall quality

University of Louisville came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s sociology degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree sociology students list, UofL has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Sociology 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 UofL are $27,575.

Read full report on Sociology at University of Louisville

#16

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#23 in overall quality

Georgia State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #16. Georgia State University is a large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 3 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgia State, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State University are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Sociology at Georgia State

#17

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#19 in overall quality

University of Kentucky ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Lexington, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s sociology degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

UK also made our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #19. 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 Sociology at University of Kentucky

#18

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#18 in overall quality

George Mason University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, this large public school handed out 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree sociology students list, GMU has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Sociology at George Mason University

#19

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#8 in overall quality

University of Miami landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Coral Gables, Florida, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

U Miami also made our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Miami are $40,220.

Full University of Miami Sociology Report

#20

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

Emory University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Emory University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Emory also made our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676.

Read full report on Sociology at Emory

#21

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also took the #3 spot in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Sociology at Vanderbilt University

#22

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #22, Duke University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This fairly large school is located in Durham, North Carolina, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s sociology 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 Sociology 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 Duke University are $59,140.

Read full report on Sociology at Duke

#23

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#12 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #23. New Orleans, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s sociology degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Tulane, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Sociology at Tulane University of Louisiana

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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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