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2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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 $75-$110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 17,269 people earned their degree in public administration, making the major the 47th most popular in the United States.

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.

For this year’s “Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 13 colleges that offer a degree in public administration. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great public administration 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 public administration program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. 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 $75-$110k

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

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#4 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 #1 for the Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Florida State is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s public admin degrees to qualified students.

Florida State also took the #4 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 Florida State are $26,707.

Read full report on Public Administration at Florida State

#7 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 $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #2 spot on the list. Florida International University is a large school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 2 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 $75-$110k list, FIU has also earned the #7 rank 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.

Full Florida International University Public Administration Report

#3

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s public admin students in 2019-2020.

UGA also made our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. 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.

Full University of Georgia Public Administration Report

#4

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 #4 on our 2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s public admin degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Public Administration 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 Public Administration at NC State

#5

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 #5 for the Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s public admin degrees to qualified students.

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.

Full Virginia Tech Public Administration Report

#6

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

Valdosta State University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Valdosta State University is a fairly large school located in Valdosta, Georgia that handed out 12 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2019-2020.

VSU also made our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Valdosta State University are $18,682, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Valdosta State University Public Administration Report

#7

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Florida Atlantic University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. FAU is a large public school situated in Boca Raton, Florida. It awarded 2 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2019-2020.

FAU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Public Administration at Florida Atlantic University

#8

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee
#11 in overall quality

Tennessee State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 3 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 $75-$110k list, Tennessee State University has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee State University are $20,860, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Public Administration at Tennessee State University

#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 $75-$110k list. Lexington, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s public admin degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

UK also took the #8 spot in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Public Administration at University of Kentucky

#10

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

Old Dominion University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #10. Old Dominion University is a public institution located in Norfolk, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree public admin students whose families make $75-$110k list, Old Dominion has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion are $33,288, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Public Administration at Old Dominion University

#11

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#2 in overall quality

Auburn University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Auburn University is a public institution located in Auburn, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Auburn also took the #2 spot in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Public Administration at Auburn University

#12

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution located in Richmond, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

VCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Virginia Commonwealth University Public Administration Report

#13

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
#13 in overall quality

Jackson State University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Jackson State is located in Jackson, Mississippi and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s public admin degrees to qualified students.

Jackson State also made our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Jackson State University are $9,445, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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