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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Education (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

18 Ranked Colleges
586 Degrees Awarded
$24,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 29,936 people earned their degree in general education, making the major the 35th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, general education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $47,138 and had an average of $29,674 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 4,177 general education graduates with average earnings and debt of $42,486 and $33,384 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 Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” 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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Education (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #1 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 19 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Orlando, Florida, this large public school awarded 38 degrees to qualified doctorate’s education 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.

Full UCF General Education Report

#3

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 #3 on our 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school awarded 13 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree education students whose families make $48-$75k list, UGA has also earned the #1 rank 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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#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 Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Fort Myers, Florida, this fairly large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FGCU, the school also landed the #8 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 Florida Gulf Coast University are $31,216.

Full Florida Gulf Coast University General Education Report

#5

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
#10 in overall quality

Marshall University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. Marshall University is a fairly large school located in Huntington, West Virginia that handed out 11 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree education students whose families make $48-$75k list, Marshall University has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Marshall University General Education Report

#7

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#11 in overall quality

University of Mississippi landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in University, Mississippi, this large public school awarded 28 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ole Miss, the school also landed the #11 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 University of Mississippi are $25,099.

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#8

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#12 in overall quality

West Virginia University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s education degrees 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.

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#9

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

With a ranking of #9, George Mason University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. George Mason University is located in Fairfax, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 41 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

GMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 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 GMU are $37,410.

Full George Mason University General Education Report

#10

Delta State University

Cleveland, Mississippi
#16 in overall quality

Delta State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Delta State University is a small public school situated in Cleveland, Mississippi. It awarded 13 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Delta State University, the school also landed the #16 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 Delta State University are $8,121.

Full Delta State University General Education Report

#11

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Georgia State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Georgia State University is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree education students whose families make $48-$75k list, Georgia State has also earned the #14 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 Georgia State are $24,790.

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#12

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia

Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. VCU is located in Richmond, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 30 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

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 Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Education at Virginia Commonwealth University

#13

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Southern Mississippi is a fairly large public school situated in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It awarded 12 doctorate’s education 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this large public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

UofSC also took the #12 spot in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #15. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 28 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

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

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#16

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Nova Southeastern University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 303 degrees to qualified doctorate’s education 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at NUS Florida are $22,242, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, Florida
#10 in overall quality

Florida Southern College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #17. Lakeland, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 1 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Southern are $17,482.

Full Florida Southern College General Education Report

#18

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#13 in overall quality

Liberty University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

Liberty University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 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 Liberty University are $8,349.

Full Liberty University General Education Report

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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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  • 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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