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2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

13 Ranked Colleges
65 Degrees Awarded
$25,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking.

Public Administration is the 47th most popular major in the country with 17,269 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 3,557 public administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 65 public administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 13 colleges that offered a degree in public administration. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent public administration 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 public administration program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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

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

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU also took the #7 spot in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Public Administration at Florida International University

#2

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Florida State is a large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 7 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Public Administration 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.

Read more about Public Administration at Florida State University

#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree public admin students whose families make $48-$75k list, NC State has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Public Administration at North Carolina State University

#4

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Virginia Tech. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Blacksburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s public admin degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Public Administration at Virginia Tech

#5

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Public Admin 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 #5 spot on the list. UGA is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Public Administration at University of Georgia

#6

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#9 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Boca Raton, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s public admin degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

FAU also took the #9 spot in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full FAU Public Administration Report

#7

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee
#11 in overall quality

Tennessee State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Tennessee State University is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s public admin degrees to qualified students.

Tennessee State University also made our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee State University are $20,860, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Tennessee State University Public Administration Report

#8

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

Valdosta State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. VSU is located in Valdosta, Georgia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 doctorate’s public admin degrees to qualified students.

VSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at VSU are $18,682, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Public Administration at VSU

#9

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s public admin students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UK, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Public Administration 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 UK are $33,216.

Read more about Public Administration at University of Kentucky

#10

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Old Dominion University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Old Dominion, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion University are $33,288, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Public Administration at Old Dominion

#11

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #11. Virginia Commonwealth University is a large public school situated in Richmond, Virginia. It awarded 4 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree public admin students whose families make $48-$75k list, VCU has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Public Administration 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 Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228.

Read more about Public Administration at Virginia Commonwealth University

#12

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#2 in overall quality

Auburn University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Auburn, Alabama, this large public school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s public admin students in 2019-2020.

Auburn not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University are $31,956, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Auburn Public Administration Report

#13

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Jackson State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Jackson, Mississippi is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s public admin degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree public admin students whose families make $48-$75k list, Jackson State has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Jackson State University are $9,445, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Jackson State University Public Administration 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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