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2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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1,851 Degrees Awarded
$28,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Nursing Practice is the 125th most popular major in the country with 7,550 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,288 nursing practice graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 1,851 nursing practice graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 69 colleges that offer a degree in nursing practice. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent nursing practice programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the nursing practice program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing Practice (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 69 schools in the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the list. Duke is a fairly large school located in Durham, North Carolina that handed out 69 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 70 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $0-$30k list, Vanderbilt has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice 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 Vanderbilt are $50,624.

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#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 69 schools in the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school awarded 76 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Nursing Practice 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 UF are $30,130.

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#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#11 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 #4 for the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 17 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice 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 UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

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#14 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. FIU is a large school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 59 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU also took the #14 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice 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 International University are $24,211.

Full Florida International University Nursing Practice Report

#6

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#21 in overall quality

Florida State University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Florida State is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 23 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 65 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
#23 in overall quality

University of North Florida ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, this fairly large public school handed out 85 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

UNF also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #23. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Florida are $21,930, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#3 in overall quality

Emory University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 19 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

Emory not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida

University of Central Florida came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UCF is located in Orlando, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. NKU is a fairly large school located in Highland Heights, Kentucky that handed out 66 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NKU are $17,358.

Full Northern Kentucky University Nursing Practice Report

#12

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 86 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918.

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#13

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida

With a ranking of #13, Florida Gulf Coast University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Fort Myers, Florida, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at FGCU are $31,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. FAU is a large public school situated in Boca Raton, Florida. It awarded 37 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482.

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#15

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #15. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this large public school handed out 18 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Nursing Practice 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 Virginia are $32,394.

Full University of Virginia Nursing Practice Report

#16

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

With a ranking of #16, Shepherd University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This small school is located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Shepherd University are $12,402, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Shepherd University Nursing Practice Report

#17

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #17. Ole Miss is a large public school situated in University, Mississippi. It awarded 3 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. VCU is a large school located in Richmond, Virginia that handed out 10 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

VCU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Nursing Practice 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.

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#20 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UT Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $0-$30k list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UT Knoxville Nursing Practice Report

#20

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#12 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a large school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 18 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $0-$30k list, UofSC has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice 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 South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160.

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#21

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#17 in overall quality

East Carolina University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. ECU is located in Greenville, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 53 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

ECU also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at ECU are $20,685, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full East Carolina University Nursing Practice Report

#22

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky

Murray State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Murray State is located in Murray, Kentucky and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 27 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Murray State University are $14,400, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Murray State University Nursing Practice Report

With a ranking of #23, University of Louisiana at Lafayette did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, this fairly large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are $23,865, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Nursing Practice at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

#24

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Wilmington did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #24. UNCW is a fairly large public school situated in Wilmington, North Carolina. It awarded 14 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNCW are $21,286, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#25

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#18 in overall quality

University of Kentucky came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Lexington, Kentucky, and it awarded 59 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, 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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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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