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2022 Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

13 Ranked Colleges
65 Degrees Awarded
$25,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

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 Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

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.

This year’s “Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in public administration. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality public administration programs that also have a lower cost than 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 public administration program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree public admin students whose families make more than $110k.

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

#1

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Public Administration at Florida State University

#7 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #2 spot on the list. FIU is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s 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 full report on Public Administration at Florida International University

#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 Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s public admin students 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. 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 full report on Public Administration at UGA

#4

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #4 spot on the 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 not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Public Administration at North Carolina State University

#5

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Tech. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. 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 also made our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. 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

#6

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

Valdosta State University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Valdosta, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s public admin degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

VSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Public Administration 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 VSU are $18,682.

Read full report on Public Administration at Valdosta State University

#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 Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Boca Raton, Florida, and it awarded 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 more than $110k list, FAU has also earned the #9 rank 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.

Read more about Public Administration at FAU

#8

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This medium-sized school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Tennessee State University, the school also landed the #11 spot 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Public Administration at Tennessee State University

#9

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#2 in overall quality

Auburn University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Auburn is a large public school situated in Auburn, Alabama. It awarded 8 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Auburn, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University are $31,956, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Public Administration at Auburn

#10

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

Old Dominion University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Norfolk, Virginia, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s public admin students in 2019-2020.

Old Dominion also made our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion are $33,288, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Public Administration at Old Dominion University

#11

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#8 in overall quality

University of Kentucky ranked #11 on this year’s Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s public admin students in 2019-2020.

UK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Public Administration 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 UK are $33,216.

Read full report on Public Administration at UK

#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 Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $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 did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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.

Read more about Public Administration at Virginia Commonwealth University

#13

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
#13 in overall quality

Jackson State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Jackson, Mississippi, this medium-sized public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s public admin students in 2019-2020.

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

Read full report on Public Administration at Jackson State University

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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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