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2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

33 Ranked Colleges
540 Degrees Awarded
$24,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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 Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Curriculum & Instruction is the 57th most popular major in the country with 18,195 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, curriculum and instruction graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $49,708 and had an average of $36,052 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 4,843 curriculum and instruction graduates with average earnings and debt of $50,339 and $38,476 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 540 curriculum and instruction graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 33 colleges that offer a degree in curriculum and instruction. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great curriculum and instruction 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 curriculum and instruction program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Curriculum & Instruction (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 47 doctorate’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree curriculum students whose families make $30-$48k list, UF has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at University of Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s curriculum degrees to 62 students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also made our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

Full USF Tampa Curriculum & Instruction Report

#3

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

Out of the 33 schools in the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of West Florida landed the #3 spot on the list. The University of West Florida is located in Pensacola, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UWF, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction 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 UWF are $24,894.

Full The University of West Florida Curriculum & Instruction Report

#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#24 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 Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree curriculum students whose families make $30-$48k list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction 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.

Full UNC Chapel Hill Curriculum & Instruction Report

#16 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Florida International University is located in Miami, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

FIU also took the #16 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Florida International University

#6

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#5 in overall quality

Florida State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Florida State University is a large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 12 doctorate’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree curriculum students whose families make $30-$48k list, Florida State has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction 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 Florida State University are $26,707.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at Florida State University

#7

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. This large school is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also took the #3 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Virginia Curriculum & Instruction Report

#8

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. NC State is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NC State, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at North Carolina State University

#9

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, this fairly large public school awarded 14 degrees to qualified doctorate’s curriculum students in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro also made our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNC Greensboro Curriculum & Instruction Report

#10

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Tech ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Virginia Tech is a large public school situated in Blacksburg, Virginia. It awarded 22 doctorate’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also took the #2 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Virginia Tech

#11

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. FAU is located in Boca Raton, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

FAU also took the #19 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full FAU Curriculum & Instruction Report

University of Louisiana at Monroe did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. University of Louisiana at Monroe is a medium-sized school located in Monroe, Louisiana that handed out 11 doctorate’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisiana at Monroe are $21,410.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at ULM

#13

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia

Georgia Southern University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Georgia Southern University is a large school located in Statesboro, Georgia that handed out 19 doctorate’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

GaSou also took the #8 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction 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 GaSou are $22,004.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at Georgia Southern University

#14

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina

With a ranking of #14, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UofSC is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 54 doctorate’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #15. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 doctorate’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

UNC Charlotte also made our “Best Curriculum & Instruction 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 North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at UNC Charlotte

#16

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#15 in overall quality

University of Kentucky ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UK is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UK, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction 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 University of Kentucky are $33,216.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at UK

#17

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

University of Memphis landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Memphis is a public institution located in Memphis, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UofM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction 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 Memphis are $14,202.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at UofM

#18

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#9 in overall quality

University of Arkansas came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UARK is a large public school situated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It awarded 9 doctorate’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UARK, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at University of Arkansas

#19

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia

Valdosta State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Valdosta, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s curriculum degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Valdosta State University are $18,682.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at VSU

#20

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, Tennessee
#17 in overall quality

Lincoln Memorial University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. LMU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Harrogate, Tennessee. It awarded 16 doctorate’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at LMU, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction 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 Lincoln Memorial University are $21,155.

Full Lincoln Memorial University Curriculum & Instruction Report

#21

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, Tennessee
#20 in overall quality

Tennessee Technological University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #21. Tennessee Tech University is a fairly large public school situated in Cookeville, Tennessee. It awarded 7 doctorate’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

Tennessee Tech University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee Tech University are $20,498, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Curriculum & Instruction at Tennessee Tech University

#22

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee

Tennessee State University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this medium-sized public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s curriculum students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee State University are $20,860.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Tennessee State University

#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #23, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Louisiana State University is a large school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 10 doctorate’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Louisiana State University

#24

Piedmont College

Demorest, Georgia
#10 in overall quality

Piedmont College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Piedmont College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Demorest, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Piedmont College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Piedmont College are $10,660, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Curriculum & Instruction at Piedmont College

#25

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky

With a ranking of #25, University of Louisville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Curriculum Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UofL is a large school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 4 doctorate’s curriculum degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisville are $27,575.

Full University of Louisville Curriculum & Instruction Report

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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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