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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $75-$110k) 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 For Those Making $75-$110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. 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 For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 37,747 people earned their degree in sociology, making the major the 20th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 5,997 sociology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 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.

This year’s “Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 23 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in sociology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great sociology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the sociology program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 23 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 23 schools in the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k 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 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

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

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 23 schools in the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 4 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. This fairly large school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s sociology degrees 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 University are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Sociology at Vanderbilt

#4

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 For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #4 spot on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 10 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #5 spot in our “Best Sociology 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 full report on Sociology at UNC Chapel Hill

#17 in overall quality

Out of the 23 schools in the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Orlando, Florida, this large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

UCF also took the #17 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 UCF are $28,657.

Read full report on Sociology at University of Central Florida

#15 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s sociology degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also took the #15 spot in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Sociology at University of South Florida - Main Campus

#7

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#13 in overall quality

Florida State University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Virginia 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 also made our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Sociology at University of Virginia - Main Campus

#9

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, North Carolina State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s sociology students 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 NC State are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full North Carolina State University Sociology Report

#10

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#16 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Athens, Georgia 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 whose families make $75-$110k list, UGA has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Georgia Sociology Report

#11

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

Emory University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Emory University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 5 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Emory did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 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 Emory University are $44,676.

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#12

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

Virginia Tech landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Virginia Tech is a large public school situated in Blacksburg, Virginia. It awarded 4 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree sociology students whose families make $75-$110k list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #6 rank 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Virginia Tech Sociology Report

#21 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Birmingham, Alabama 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree sociology students whose families make $75-$110k list, UAB has also earned the #21 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 UAB are $19,188.

Read full report on Sociology at University of Alabama at Birmingham

#9 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. 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 not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 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 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970.

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

#15

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, George Mason University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, this large public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GMU, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full George Mason University Sociology Report

#16

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#14 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC also took the #14 spot in our “Best Sociology 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 University of South Carolina - Columbia Sociology Report

#11 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UT Knoxville is a large school located in Knoxville, Tennessee that handed out 4 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree sociology students whose families make $75-$110k list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Sociology at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

#18

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#22 in overall quality

University of Louisville ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Louisville is a large school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 1 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree sociology students whose families make $75-$110k list, UofL has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofL are $27,575, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Sociology at University of Louisville

#19

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#19 in overall quality

University of Kentucky landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UK is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UK Sociology Report

#20

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, Mississippi State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Mississippi State University is a large school located in Mississippi State, Mississippi that handed out 2 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Mississippi State also took the #20 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 Mississippi State are $23,950.

Read full report on Sociology at Mississippi State

#21

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#23 in overall quality

Georgia State University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s sociology students 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State are $24,790.

Full Georgia State University Sociology Report

#22

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #22, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Tulane is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New Orleans, Louisiana. It awarded 1 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Tulane also took 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Tulane Sociology Report

#23

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #23, University of Miami did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Coral Gables, Florida, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s sociology students 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

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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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  • 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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