by our College Data Analytics TeamWith all of the options you have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take when you want to pursue a degree. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our Best Southeast Region Schools For The Money For Those Making Over $110k ranking - to help you make that decision.
In This Year's Value Report:
After analyzing 546 schools in the Southeast Region , we came up with our list of those that offered the best value programs. Our ranking methodology focuses on different objective factors to make this determination of the best value schools. We explain more about what we look at and why we do so below.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make over $110k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a good education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
We go into more detail on these factors on our best value ranking methodology page.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
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Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our 2024 rankings named Lanier Technical College the best value (income over $110k) school in the Southeast Region . Lanier Technical College is a public institution located in Gainesville, Georgia.
Not only is Lanier Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Georgia for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,801.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region list. Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a large public school located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Not only is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Georgia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $19,035.
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The quality degree programs at University of Florida helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Florida is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Florida. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,836.
The quality degree programs at Central Georgia Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region. CGTC is located in Warner Robins, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Central Georgia Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Georgia for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,663.
A rank of #5 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region list means SOWELA Technical Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. SOWELA Technical Community College is a small public school located in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $9,631.
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With a ranking of #6, Florida International University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region list. Located in Miami, Florida, the school is a large public institution.
Florida International University has the honor of being ranked #5 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $12,755.
Florida State College at Jacksonville came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking. FSCJ is a public institution located in Jacksonville, Florida.
Florida State College at Jacksonville has the honor of being ranked #17 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,949.
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University of Georgia did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #8. University of Georgia is a large public school located in Athens, Georgia.
University of Georgia has the honor of being ranked #3 in Georgia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $18,218.
Florida State University landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida State is located in Tallahassee, Florida and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Florida State University has the honor of being ranked #2 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,511.
With a ranking of #10, Georgia Northwestern Technical College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region list. Located in Rome, Georgia, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is Georgia Northwestern Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #14 in Georgia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $9,873.
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With a ranking of #11, Catawba Valley Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region list. CVCC is a small public school situated in Hickory, North Carolina.
Not only is Catawba Valley Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #34 in North Carolina for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $6,292.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide ranked #12 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region list. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Daytona Beach, Florida.
The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $17,928.
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Tallahassee Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region list. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Tallahassee Community College has the honor of being ranked #24 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $8,331.
John A Gupton College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking. John A Gupton College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee.
Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,587.
American Public University System came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking. American Military University is a large private for-profit school situated in Charles Town, West Virginia.
American Public University System has the honor of being ranked #1 in West Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $16,874.
University of Central Florida landed the #16 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is University of Central Florida a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Florida for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $15,761.
With a ranking of #17, Wake Technical Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region list. Wake Technical Community College is a large public school located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Wake Technical Community College has the honor of being ranked #12 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,077.
University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Tampa, Florida, the school is a large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of South Florida - Main Campus is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Florida. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $15,614.
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Southwest Tennessee Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region list. Southwest is a public institution located in Memphis, Tennessee.
Not only is Southwest Tennessee Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #25 in Tennessee for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $7,747.
Florence-Darlington Technical College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking. Florence-Darlington Technical College is a small public school situated in Florence, South Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Florence-Darlington Technical College is ranked #27 for quality in the state of South Carolina. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,211.
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Seminole State College of Florida ranked #21 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region list. Sanford, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Seminole State College of Florida is ranked #32 for quality in the state of Florida. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $9,280.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #22. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the school is a large public institution.
Not only is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in North Carolina for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $23,129.
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Miami Dade College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking. Miami Dade College is a large public school located in Miami, Florida.
Miami Dade College has the honor of being ranked #26 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,739.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking. CVCC is a small public school situated in Phenix City, Alabama.
Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,320.
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With a ranking of #25, West Georgia Technical College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region list. West Georgia Technical College is a public institution located in Waco, Georgia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, West Georgia Technical College is ranked #24 for quality in the state of Georgia. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $9,704.
Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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| Rank | College | Location | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL | Value Report |
| 52 | Georgia Highlands College | Rome, GA | Value Report |
| 53 | South Florida State College | Avon Park, FL | Value Report |
| 54 | Delgado Community College | New Orleans, LA | Value Report |
| 55 | Georgia State University-Perimeter College | Atlanta, GA | Value Report |
| 56 | Wilkes Community College | Wilkesboro, NC | Value Report |
| 57 | Germanna Community College | Locust Grove, VA | Value Report |
| 58 | Aiken Technical College | Graniteville, SC | Value Report |
| 59 | Hinds Community College | Raymond, MS | Value Report |
| 60 | Northeast Alabama Community College | Rainsville, AL | Value Report |
| 61 | Atlanta Technical College | Atlanta, GA | Value Report |
| 62 | South Louisiana Community College | Lafayette, LA | Value Report |
| 63 | Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, MS | Value Report |
| 64 | Central Carolina Community College | Sanford, NC | Value Report |
| 65 | John Tyler Community College | Chester, VA | Value Report |
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These schools also performed well in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking:
| Rank | College | Location | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | Pearl River Community College | Poplarville, MS | Value Report |
| 98 | Northwest Mississippi Community College | Senatobia, MS | Value Report |
| 100 | York Technical College | Rock Hill, SC | Value Report |
| 101 | Copiah-Lincoln Community College | Wesson, MS | Value Report |
| 102 | Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA | Value Report |
| 103 | Gwinnett Technical College | Lawrenceville, GA | Value Report |
| 104 | University of Mississippi | University, MS | Value Report |
| 105 | South College | Knoxville, TN | Value Report |
| 105 | Murray State University | Murray, KY | Value Report |
| 107 | Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green, KY | Value Report |
| 108 | Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL | Value Report |
| 109 | Northwest Florida State College | Niceville, FL | Value Report |
| 110 | Lake-Sumter State College | Leesburg, FL | Value Report |
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
