2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region
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In 2019-2020, 121,387 people earned their degree in communication and journalism, making the major the 11th most popular in the United States. 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” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in communication and journalism. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great communication and journalism 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 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
The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree communication & journalism students.
Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Communication & Journalism in the Southeast Region
Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Mississippi landed the #1 spot on the list. Hattiesburg, Mississippi is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.
Southern Miss also made our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Mississippi are $10,896, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Memphis landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, this large public school awarded 10 degrees to qualified doctorate’s communication and journalism students in 2019-2020.
UofM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 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 UofM are $14,202.
Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #3 spot on the list. UGA is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 10 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree communication & journalism students list, UGA has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Regent University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region 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.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree communication & journalism students list, Regent has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Regent are $17,052, but some majors have different tuition rates.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. USF Tampa is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 8 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree communication & journalism students list, USF Tampa has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.
UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.
University of Florida landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.
UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 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 University of Florida are $30,130.
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With a ranking of #8, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. 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.
Georgia Tech also took the #1 spot 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 full report on Communication & Journalism at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus
West Virginia University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. West Virginia University is a public institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
WVU also took the #10 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 West Virginia University are $26,154.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 9 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.
Louisiana State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Read more about Communication & Journalism at Louisiana State University
Florida State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida State is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. 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 communication & journalism students list, Florida State has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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The University of Alabama came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.
UA also made our “Best Communication & Journalism 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 UA are $30,940.
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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #12. UT Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree communication & journalism students 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.
University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.
UofSC also made our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160.
With a ranking of #14, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. UK is located in Lexington, Kentucky and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.
UK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Read more about Communication & Journalism at University of Kentucky
Georgia State University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Georgia State University is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
Georgia State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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With a ranking of #16, University of Miami did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. U Miami is a fairly large school located in Coral Gables, Florida that handed out 4 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees 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.
Vanderbilt University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Vanderbilt is a fairly large school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 1 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624.
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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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- *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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