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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Education (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

18 Ranked Colleges
586 Degrees Awarded
$24,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 29,936 people earned their degree in general education, making the major the 28th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 4,177 general education graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 586 general education graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 18 colleges that offered a degree in general education. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general education programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general education 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 General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree general education students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Education (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#5 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 #1 for the Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. UNC Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 19 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best General Education 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school handed out 13 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general education students in 2019-2020.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Central Florida. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general education degrees to 38 students in 2019-2020.

UCF also made our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657.

Read more about General Education at University of Central Florida

#4

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida Gulf Coast University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Fort Myers, Florida, this fairly large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general education students in 2019-2020.

FGCU also made our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at FGCU are $31,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Mississippi. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in University, Mississippi, this large public school handed out 28 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general education students in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss also took the #11 spot in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ole Miss are $25,099, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Mississippi General Education Report

#6

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Virginia is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 24 doctorate’s general education degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. 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 General Education Report

#7

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Marshall University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Marshall University is a fairly large school located in Huntington, West Virginia that handed out 11 doctorate’s general education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general education students whose families make $0-$30k list, Marshall University has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best General Education 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 Marshall University are $21,162.

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#6 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Knoxville, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general education degrees to 28 students in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also took the #6 spot in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville General Education Report

#9

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

George Mason University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Fairfax, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general education degrees to 41 students in 2019-2020.

GMU also made our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#12 in overall quality

West Virginia University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, this large public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general education students in 2019-2020.

WVU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best General Education 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 WVU are $26,154.

Full West Virginia University General Education Report

#11

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#12 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general education degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

UofSC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Education at University of South Carolina - Columbia

#12

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#14 in overall quality

Georgia State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Georgia State University is a large public school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 3 doctorate’s general education degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia State also made our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State University are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Education at Georgia State

#12

Delta State University

Cleveland, Mississippi
#16 in overall quality

Delta State University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Cleveland, Mississippi, this small public school handed out 13 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general education students in 2019-2020.

Delta State University also made our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at Delta State University are $8,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#7 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. VCU is a large public school situated in Richmond, Virginia. It awarded 30 doctorate’s general education degrees in 2019-2020.

VCU also made our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at VCU are $29,228, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Education at Virginia Commonwealth University

#15

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#15 in overall quality

University of Southern Mississippi came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Southern Mississippi is a public institution located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Southern Miss also took the #15 spot in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Miss are $10,896, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Southern Miss General Education Report

#16

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#3 in overall quality

Nova Southeastern University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s general education degrees to 303 students in 2019-2020.

NUS Florida did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best General Education 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 NUS Florida are $22,242.

Full Nova Southeastern University General Education Report

#17

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, Florida
#10 in overall quality

Florida Southern College landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Lakeland, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s general education degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Florida Southern also made our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Southern College are $17,482.

Read more about General Education at Florida Southern College

#18

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#13 in overall quality

Liberty University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Liberty University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Lynchburg, Virginia. It awarded 5 doctorate’s general education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general education students whose families make $0-$30k list, Liberty University has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, 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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