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2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

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 Getting Aid

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 General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

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 Getting Aid” 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.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general public health program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Public Health in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#4 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 Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general public health students in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best General Public Health 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 UF are $30,130.

Read more about General Public Health at University of Florida

#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 Getting Aid. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 23 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also took the #7 spot in our “Best General Public Health 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.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus General Public Health Report

#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Florida International University is a large school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 7 doctorate’s general public health degrees 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.

Read full report on General Public Health at FIU

#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 Getting Aid list. University of Georgia is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 2 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Public Health at UGA

#5

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Georgia Southern University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. GaSou is located in Statesboro, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 29 doctorate’s general public health degrees to qualified students.

GaSou not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at GaSou are $22,004, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Public Health at Georgia Southern University

#17 in overall quality

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s general public health degrees to qualified students.

Florida A&M University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida A&M University are $24,669, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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

#7

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#16 in overall quality

West Virginia University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #7. West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, West Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s general public health degrees to qualified students.

WVU 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 WVU are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Public Health at WVU

#8

Radford University

Radford, Virginia
#13 in overall quality

Radford University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Radford University is a fairly large public school situated in Radford, Virginia. It awarded 8 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

Radford also took the #13 spot 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Radford University General Public Health Report

#9

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#12 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Charlotte, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general public health degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

UNC Charlotte did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Charlotte are $21,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of North Carolina at Charlotte General Public Health Report

#10

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
#11 in overall quality

East Tennessee State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Johnson City, Tennessee, this fairly large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general public health students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general public health students with aid list, ETSU has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at East Tennessee State University are $25,679, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Public Health at ETSU

#11

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #3 spot 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 South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160.

Full University of South Carolina - Columbia General Public Health Report

#9 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Birmingham, Alabama 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UAB, the school also landed the #9 spot 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 UAB are $19,188.

Full University of Alabama at Birmingham General Public Health Report

#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 General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofM, the school also landed the #16 spot 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 Memphis are $14,202.

Full UofM General Public Health Report

#14

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. UK is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 9 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

UK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Public Health at University of Kentucky

#15

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#15 in overall quality

Georgia State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Georgia State is a large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 5 doctorate’s general public health 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Public Health at Georgia State

#16

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
#18 in overall quality

Jackson State University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Jackson State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Jackson, Mississippi. It awarded 10 doctorate’s general public health degrees 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.

Read more about General Public Health at Jackson State

#14 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Knoxville, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general public health degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general public health students with aid list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #14 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 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798.

Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville General Public Health Report

#18

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#1 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Tulane University of Louisiana is a fairly large school located in New Orleans, Louisiana that handed out 8 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

Tulane did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Public Health at Tulane University of Louisiana

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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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