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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Music (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

20 Ranked Colleges
239 Degrees Awarded
$29,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Music Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $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 Vallue Music Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 27,047 people earned their degree in music, making the major the 40th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, music graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $25,639 and had an average of $28,653 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 5,527 music graduates with average earnings and debt of $25,034 and $26,370 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 239 music graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Music Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 20 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in music. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great music programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the music 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 Vallue Music 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 music students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 20 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Music (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Vallue Music 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. Florida State is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 28 doctorate’s music degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State also made our “Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Music at Florida State

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Vallue Music Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s music degrees in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Music 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.

Full University of Florida Music Report

#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue Music Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UNC Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 2 doctorate’s music degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree music students whose families make more than $110k list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Music Report

#4

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#12 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend West Virginia University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Vallue Music Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, West Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 doctorate’s music degrees to qualified students.

WVU also made our “Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Music at WVU

#5

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Vallue Music Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #5 spot on the list. UNC Greensboro is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 17 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree music students whose families make more than $110k list, UNC Greensboro has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Music at UNC Greensboro

#6

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Music Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Georgia is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 18 doctorate’s music degrees to qualified students.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Music 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.

Full UGA Music Report

#18 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Music Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s music degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also took the #18 spot in our “Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Music Report

#8

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #8 on this year’s Best Vallue Music Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this large public school awarded 21 degrees to qualified doctorate’s music students in 2019-2020.

UofSC also made our “Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of South Carolina - Columbia Music Report

#9

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Music Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Lexington, Kentucky, and it awarded 17 doctorate’s music degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree music students whose families make more than $110k list, UK has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Music 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 full report on Music at UK

#10

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

University of Memphis landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Music Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Memphis is located in Memphis, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s music degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree music students whose families make more than $110k list, UofM has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Music 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 UofM are $14,202.

Read more about Music at University of Memphis

#7 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Vallue Music Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k 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 31 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also took the #7 spot in our “Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Louisiana State University Music Report

#12

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#15 in overall quality

University of Mississippi landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Music Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Mississippi is a large school located in University, Mississippi that handed out 4 doctorate’s music degrees in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss also made our “Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Ole Miss Music Report

#13

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #13, James Madison University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Music Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. JMU is a public institution located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

JMU also made our “Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at James Madison University are $29,544, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full JMU Music Report

#14

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#17 in overall quality

University of Southern Mississippi landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Music Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Southern Mississippi is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s music degrees to qualified students.

Southern Miss not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Music 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 Southern Mississippi are $10,896.

Read full report on Music at Southern Miss

#15

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#13 in overall quality

The University of Alabama landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Music Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s music degrees to qualified students.

UA also made our “Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940.

Read full report on Music at UA

#16

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#14 in overall quality

George Mason University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Vallue Music Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Fairfax, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s music degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

GMU also made our “Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Music at GMU

#17

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Music Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this large public school handed out 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s music students in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also took the #2 spot in our “Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Virginia Music Report

#18

Shenandoah University

Winchester, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

Shenandoah University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Vallue Music Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Shenandoah is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Winchester, Virginia. It awarded 11 doctorate’s music degrees in 2019-2020.

Shenandoah also took the #9 spot in our “Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Shenandoah University are $23,040, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Shenandoah University Music Report

#19

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Duke University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Music Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Durham, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s music degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Duke did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Music at Duke

#20

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Music Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Miami is a fairly large school located in Coral Gables, Florida that handed out 26 doctorate’s music degrees in 2019-2020.

U Miami did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Miami are $40,220, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Miami Music Report

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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