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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Education in Florida

16 Ranked Colleges
817 Degrees Awarded
$23,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Florida

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 Education Schools for a Doctorate in Florida” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Education is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 4th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 310,601 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $43,887 and had an average of $30,244 in loans still to pay off.

Across Florida, there were 11,210 education graduates with average earnings and debt of $43,542 and $35,516 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 817 education graduates with average earnings and debt of $65,671 and $120,169 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Florida” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in education. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality education programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the education program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The education school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Florida”.

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Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Florida

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Florida.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Education in Florida

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#1 in overall quality

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 Education Schools for a Doctorate in Florida. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 88 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Education at University of Florida

#2 in overall quality

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 Education Schools for a Doctorate in Florida. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 78 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126.

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#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Florida. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 63 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State also made our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707.

Read more about Education at Florida State

#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Florida. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Florida list. UCF is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 59 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCF, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida Atlantic University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Florida list. Boca Raton, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 23 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FAU, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482.

Read more about Education at Florida Atlantic University

#6

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
#7 in overall quality

The University of West Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Florida ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Pensacola, Florida, this fairly large public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

UWF also took the #7 spot in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of West Florida are $24,894, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Education at The University of West Florida

#6

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida
#11 in overall quality

Florida Gulf Coast University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Florida list. Fort Myers, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

FGCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Gulf Coast University are $31,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

Florida International University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Florida list. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school handed out 27 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our florida doctor’s degree education students list, FIU has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Florida International University Education Report

#8

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
#10 in overall quality

University of North Florida landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Florida ranking. University of North Florida is a fairly large school located in Jacksonville, Florida that handed out 21 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

UNF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNF are $21,930.

Full University of North Florida Education Report

#12 in overall quality

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Florida ranking. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida A&M University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are $24,669.

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#10

Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Southeastern University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Florida list. Located in Lakeland, Florida, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 19 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SEU, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SEU are $13,515, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, Florida
#11 in overall quality

St. Thomas University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Florida ranking. St. Thomas University is located in Miami Gardens, Florida and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 40 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

STU also made our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at St. Thomas University are $14,400.

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#12

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Nova Southeastern University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Florida list. Nova Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 307 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our florida doctor’s degree education students list, NUS Florida has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Nova Southeastern University are $22,242.

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#13

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, Florida
#10 in overall quality

Florida Southern College landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Florida ranking. This small school is located in Lakeland, Florida, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida Southern also made our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” 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 are $17,482.

Full Florida Southern Education Report

#13

Lynn University

Boca Raton, Florida
#15 in overall quality

Lynn University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Florida ranking. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 15 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

Lynn University Fighting Knights also made our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lynn University Fighting Knights are $13,420, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Barry University

Miami, Florida
#13 in overall quality

Barry University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Florida ranking. Barry University is located in Miami, Florida and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

Barry University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Barry University are $17,910.

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#15

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#16 in overall quality

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Florida ranking, coming in at #15. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 18 degrees to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our florida doctor’s degree education students list, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale are $28,362.

Read more about Education at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

#16

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#5 in overall quality

University of Miami came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in Florida ranking. U Miami is located in Coral Gables, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

U Miami not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at U Miami are $40,220, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Miami Education Report

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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