by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 37 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of medicine. Combined, these schools handed out 7,234 doctor's degrees in medicine to qualified students.
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Your choice of medicine for getting your doctor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for medicine students working on their doctor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Medicine Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in medicine.
It's hard to beat Duke University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in medicine. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.
Doctorate recipients from the medicine major at Duke University get $5,471 above the average graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.
More information about a doctorate in medicine from Duke University
University of Florida is a good choice for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in medicine. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in medicine from University of Florida
It is difficult to beat Nova Southeastern University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in medicine. NUS Florida is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale.
Soon after graduating, medicine doctorate recipients generally make about $61,451 in their early careers.
More information about a doctorate in medicine from Nova Southeastern University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in medicine. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill.More information about a doctorate in medicine from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Coral Gables.More information about a doctorate in medicine from University of Miami
Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in medicine from Emory University
Tulane is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New Orleans.More information about a doctorate in medicine from Tulane University of Louisiana
Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in medicine from Virginia Commonwealth University
Located in the midsize city of Little Rock, UAMS is a public university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in medicine from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in medicine from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Explore the best medicine colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 138 | 1,212 |
| Virginia | 127 | 1,144 |
| Georgia | 126 | 565 |
| North Carolina | 115 | 684 |
| Mississippi | 113 | 228 |
| Louisiana | 103 | 492 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 680 |
| Alabama | 98 | 404 |
| South Carolina | 91 | 381 |
| Kentucky | 87 | 430 |
| Arkansas | 58 | 314 |
| West Virginia | 49 | 370 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Medicine has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 5,020 |
| Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy | 2,155 |
| Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry | 59 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 3,832 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 3,638 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 3,614 |
| Dentistry | 1,241 |
| Chiropractic | 568 |
| Allied Health Professions | 380 |
| Optometry | 355 |
| Public Health | 238 |
| Communication Sciences | 218 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 109 |