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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Public Health (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

18 Ranked Colleges
148 Degrees Awarded
$26,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 20,721 people earned their degree in general public health, making the major the 42nd most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 4,401 general public health graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 148 general public health graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 18 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general public health. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general public health programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general public health program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Public Health (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Florida is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 8 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general public health students whose families make $0-$30k list, UF has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best General Public Health 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 Florida are $30,130.

Read more about General Public Health at UF

#7 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 General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. USF Tampa is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 23 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Public Health at USF Tampa

#10 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general public health students in 2019-2020.

FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best General Public Health 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 International University are $24,211.

Full FIU General Public Health Report

#4

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best General Public Health 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 UGA are $27,476.

Full University of Georgia General Public Health Report

#5

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tulane University of Louisiana. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Tulane University of Louisiana is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New Orleans, Louisiana. It awarded 8 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

Tulane also made our “Best General Public Health 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 Tulane University of Louisiana are $61,176.

Read more about General Public Health at Tulane

#6

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#3 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a public institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UofSC General Public Health Report

#7

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
#6 in overall quality

Georgia Southern University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Georgia Southern University is a public institution located in Statesboro, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 29 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GaSou, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Southern University are $22,004, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. This large school is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also took the #14 spot in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Public Health at UT Knoxville

#9

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#8 in overall quality

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #9. University of Kentucky is a large school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 9 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also took the #8 spot in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Public Health at University of Kentucky

#10

Radford University

Radford, Virginia
#13 in overall quality

Radford University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Radford, Virginia, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general public health students whose families make $0-$30k list, Radford has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Radford University are $21,382, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Radford University General Public Health Report

#11

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
#11 in overall quality

East Tennessee State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. ETSU is located in Johnson City, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s general public health degrees to qualified students.

ETSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at ETSU are $25,679, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Public Health at ETSU

#12

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#16 in overall quality

West Virginia University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. WVU is a large public school situated in Morgantown, West Virginia. It awarded 1 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WVU, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full West Virginia University General Public Health Report

#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general public health students whose families make $0-$30k list, Florida A&M University has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are $24,669, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Public Health at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

#14

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#12 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. UNC Charlotte is a large school located in Charlotte, North Carolina that handed out 2 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Charlotte, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Charlotte are $21,055, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Public Health at UNC Charlotte

#9 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #15. This large school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general public health students whose families make $0-$30k list, UAB has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Public Health at UAB

#16

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#16 in overall quality

University of Memphis landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Memphis, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general public health degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

UofM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UofM General Public Health Report

#17

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#15 in overall quality

Georgia State University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Georgia State is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Public Health at Georgia State

#18

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
#18 in overall quality

Jackson State University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Jackson, Mississippi, this medium-sized public school handed out 10 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general public health students in 2019-2020.

Jackson State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Jackson State University are $9,445, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Jackson State General Public Health Report

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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%.

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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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