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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Education (Income $30-$48k) 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 $30-$48k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking.

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 $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 18 colleges that offered a degree in general education. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general education 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 general education 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 General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Education (Income $30-$48k) 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 $30-$48k. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 19 doctorate’s general education degrees to qualified students.

UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Education at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. UCF is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 38 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF also made our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UCF General Education Report

#3

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Virginia is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 24 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also made our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394.

Full University of Virginia General Education Report

#4

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. This large school is located in Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s general education degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

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 #5 on our 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Florida Gulf Coast University is located in Fort Myers, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s general education degrees to qualified students.

FGCU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at FGCU are $31,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#11 in overall quality

University of Mississippi landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Ole Miss is a public institution located in University, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 28 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general education students whose families make $30-$48k list, Ole Miss has also earned the #11 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 Ole Miss are $25,099.

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#7

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
#10 in overall quality

Marshall University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. Huntington, West Virginia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general education degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

Marshall University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Education at Marshall University

#8

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#12 in overall quality

West Virginia University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. WVU is a public institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general education students whose families make $30-$48k list, WVU has also earned the #12 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 WVU are $26,154.

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#9

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

George Mason University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. George Mason University is a large public school situated in Fairfax, Virginia. It awarded 41 doctorate’s general education degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU also took the #9 spot 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 GMU are $37,410.

Full GMU General Education Report

#6 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UT Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 28 doctorate’s general education degrees to qualified students.

UT Knoxville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Education at UT Knoxville

#11

Delta State University

Cleveland, Mississippi
#16 in overall quality

Delta State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Delta State University is a public institution located in Cleveland, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Delta State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Delta State University are $8,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Education at Delta State University

#12

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Georgia State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general education degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Georgia State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 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 Georgia State University are $24,790.

Full Georgia State University General Education Report

#13

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#15 in overall quality

University of Southern Mississippi did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #13. University of Southern Mississippi is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 doctorate’s general education degrees to qualified students.

Southern Miss not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Miss are $10,896, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Education at Southern Miss

#14

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#7 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #14. Virginia Commonwealth University is a large school located in Richmond, Virginia that handed out 30 doctorate’s general education degrees in 2019-2020.

VCU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 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 VCU are $29,228.

Full Virginia Commonwealth University General Education Report

#15

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 $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #15. UofSC is a large school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 2 doctorate’s general education degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC also made our “Best General Education 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 UofSC are $30,160.

Read full report on General Education at UofSC

#16

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Nova Southeastern University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 303 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general education students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NUS Florida, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Nova Southeastern University are $22,242, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Nova Southeastern University General Education Report

#17

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, Florida
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Florida Southern College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Lakeland, Florida, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general education students in 2019-2020.

Florida Southern not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Southern College are $17,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida Southern General Education Report

#18

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#13 in overall quality

Liberty University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general education students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general education students whose families make $30-$48k 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.

Full Liberty University General Education 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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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