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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

20 Ranked Colleges
98 Degrees Awarded
$23,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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In 2019-2020, 12,388 people earned their degree in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services, making the major the 70th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 3,488 counselor education/school counseling and guidance services graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 98 counselor education/school counseling and guidance services graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 20 colleges that offer a degree in counselor education/school counseling and guidance services. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great counselor education/school counseling and guidance services 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 counselor education/school counseling and guidance services 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 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 20 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#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 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. University of Florida is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 7 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130.

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#2

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William & Mary. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. William & Mary is a medium-sized school located in Williamsburg, Virginia that handed out 5 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

William & Mary also took the #5 spot in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Florida State is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to qualified students.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services 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 State University are $26,707.

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#4

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #4 spot on the list. North Carolina State University is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 7 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 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 Greensboro landed the #5 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro also made our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918.

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#6

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#13 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. Florida Atlantic University is a large school located in Boca Raton, Florida that handed out 4 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

FAU also made our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

Virginia Tech landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Virginia Tech is a public institution located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also made our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services 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 Virginia Tech are $30,547.

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#8

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#10 in overall quality

University of Arkansas ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK also made our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia
#14 in overall quality

University of West Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #9. University of West Georgia is located in Carrollton, Georgia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to qualified students.

University of West Georgia also made our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of West Georgia are $18,980.

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#10

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#19 in overall quality

University of Mississippi ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in University, Mississippi, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ole Miss, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services 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.

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#11

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#15 in overall quality

University of Louisville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #11. University of Louisville is located in Louisville, Kentucky and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to qualified students.

UofL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisville are $27,575, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#18 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #12. UNC Charlotte is a public institution located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students whose families make $48-$75k list, UNC Charlotte has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services 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 North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055.

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#13

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of Memphis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, this large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofM, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Georgia State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students whose families make $48-$75k list, Georgia State has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State University are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #15. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this large public school handed out 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students in 2019-2020.

UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services 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 South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160.

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#16

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#2 in overall quality

Auburn University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Auburn is a large public school situated in Auburn, Alabama. It awarded 8 doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students whose families make $48-$75k list, Auburn has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services 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 Auburn are $31,956.

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#17

Lindsey Wilson College

Columbia, Kentucky
#20 in overall quality

Lindsey Wilson College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Columbia, Kentucky, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students in 2019-2020.

Lindsey Wilson College also took the #20 spot in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lindsey Wilson College are $9,719, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#11 in overall quality

Mississippi State University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Mississippi State is a public institution located in Mississippi State, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Mississippi State, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services 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 Mississippi State are $23,950.

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#19

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

Regent University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 10 degrees to qualified doctorate’s counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree counselor education/school counseling and guidance services students whose families make $48-$75k list, Regent has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Regent are $17,052, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

Hampton University

Hampton, Virginia
#17 in overall quality

Hampton University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Hampton University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hampton, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Hampton also made our “Best Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hampton University are $13,134, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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  • *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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