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2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

18 Ranked Colleges
153 Degrees Awarded
$28,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. 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 Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Communication & Journalism is the 11th most popular major in the country with 121,387 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, communication and journalism graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $32,549 and had an average of $24,893 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 26,563 communication and journalism graduates with average earnings and debt of $30,085 and $25,539 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 153 communication and journalism graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 18 colleges that offer a degree in communication and journalism. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent communication and journalism programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the communication and journalism program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Communication & Journalism (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Florida is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 13 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Georgia Tech is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree communication & journalism students whose families make $75-$110k list, Georgia Tech has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus

#3

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #3 spot on the list. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Vanderbilt, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#12 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #5 spot on the list. Florida State University is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 4 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State also made our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707.

Full Florida State Communication & Journalism Report

#6

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

University of Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #6. This large school is located in Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism 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 UGA are $27,476.

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#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree communication & journalism students whose families make $75-$110k list, USF Tampa has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism 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 USF Tampa are $21,126.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Communication & Journalism Report

#8

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#10 in overall quality

West Virginia University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. WVU is a large public school situated in Morgantown, West Virginia. It awarded 5 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#7 in overall quality

University of Kentucky landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Lexington, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UK, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Kentucky Communication & Journalism Report

#10

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#15 in overall quality

University of Southern Mississippi came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Southern Miss is a fairly large school located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi that handed out 7 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree communication & journalism students whose families make $75-$110k list, Southern Miss has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Mississippi are $10,896, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at University of Southern Mississippi

#6 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree communication & journalism students whose families make $75-$110k list, Louisiana State University has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Communication & Journalism Report

#12

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Memphis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofM, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Memphis Communication & Journalism Report

#13

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#11 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #13. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a large school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 2 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC also took the #11 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism 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 UofSC are $30,160.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at University of South Carolina - Columbia

#9 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a large public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 6 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree communication & journalism students whose families make $75-$110k list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#5 in overall quality

The University of Alabama did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #15. The University of Alabama is a large public school situated in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It awarded 8 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree communication & journalism students whose families make $75-$110k list, UA has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism 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 UA are $30,940.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at UA

#16

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#16 in overall quality

Georgia State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #16. Georgia State is a large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 8 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia State also took the #16 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism 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 Georgia State University are $24,790.

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#17

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
#14 in overall quality

Regent University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Regent University is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.

Regent did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Communication & Journalism 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 Regent are $17,052.

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#18

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#4 in overall quality

University of Miami did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #18. Coral Gables, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

U Miami also made our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Miami are $40,220, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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%.

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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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