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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

123 Ranked Colleges
19,768 Degrees Awarded
$23,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Health Professions is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 2nd of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 934,088 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, health professions graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $44,506 and had an average of $32,284 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 236,598 health professions graduates with average earnings and debt of $42,185 and $32,303 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 19,768 health professions graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 123 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in health professions. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality health professions programs that also have a lower cost than 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 health professions program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree health professions students with aid.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 123 schools in the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #1 spot on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 547 doctorate’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #8 spot in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Health Professions Report

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 123 schools in the Best Value Health Professions 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 #2 spot on the list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s health professions degrees to 768 students in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UF Health Professions Report

Out of the 123 schools in the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #3 spot on the list. Florida International University is a large school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 252 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

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 more about Health Professions at Florida International University

Out of the 123 schools in the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 421 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Health Professions Report

#5

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Greensboro, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s health professions degrees to 109 students 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.

Full University of North Carolina at Greensboro Health Professions Report

#6

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #6. Augusta, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s health professions degrees to 395 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Augusta University are $20,712, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Health Professions at Augusta University

#7

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

University of North Florida came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of North Florida is a fairly large school located in Jacksonville, Florida that handed out 144 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNF are $21,930, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Health Professions at University of North Florida

University of Louisiana at Monroe ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Monroe, Louisiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s health professions degrees to 103 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at ULM are $21,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Health Professions at ULM

#9

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Georgia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Georgia is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 153 doctorate’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree health professions students with aid list, UGA has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Health Professions 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.

Full UGA Health Professions Report

#10

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida

University of Central Florida landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Central Florida is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 169 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657.

Read more about Health Professions at UCF

#11

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This fairly large school is located in Highland Heights, Kentucky, and it awarded 66 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Kentucky University are $17,358, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Health Professions at Northern Kentucky University

#12

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school awarded 151 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s health professions students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707.

Read full report on Health Professions at Florida State

#13

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida

Florida Gulf Coast University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Fort Myers, Florida, this fairly large public school handed out 43 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s health professions students in 2019-2020.

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

Full Florida Gulf Coast University Health Professions Report

#14

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

With a ranking of #14, Marshall University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Marshall University is located in Huntington, West Virginia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 213 doctorate’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Marshall University Health Professions Report

#15

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #15. University of Virginia is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 179 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also made our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Virginia - Main Campus Health Professions Report

#16

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia

University of North Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #16. Located in Dahlonega, Georgia, this fairly large public school awarded 34 degrees to qualified doctorate’s health professions students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Georgia are $18,354, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Health Professions at UNG

#17

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana

Louisiana Tech University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Ruston, Louisiana, this fairly large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s health professions students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana Tech are $12,690.

Read full report on Health Professions at Louisiana Tech University

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #18. Baton Rouge, Louisiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s health professions degrees to 28 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University are $30,153.

Read more about Health Professions at FranU

#19

Kentucky State University

Frankfort, Kentucky

Kentucky State University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. KY State is located in Frankfort, Kentucky and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kentucky State University are $12,650.

Full KY State Health Professions Report

#20

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Shepherd University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Shepherd University is a small public school situated in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. It awarded 8 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Shepherd University are $12,402.

Read more about Health Professions at Shepherd University

#21

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

With a ranking of #21, Florida Atlantic University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Boca Raton, Florida, and it awarded 114 doctorate’s health professions 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.

Full FAU Health Professions Report

#22

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

With a ranking of #22, University of Mississippi did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Ole Miss is a large school located in University, Mississippi that handed out 370 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

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

Full Ole Miss Health Professions Report

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a medium-sized public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 142 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are $24,669.

Read more about Health Professions at Florida A&M University

#24

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

With a ranking of #24, West Virginia University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, this large public school awarded 279 degrees to qualified doctorate’s health professions students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full West Virginia University Health Professions Report

University of Louisiana at Lafayette did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #25. University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a fairly large school located in Lafayette, Louisiana that handed out 9 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UL Lafayette are $23,865.

Read full report on Health Professions at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

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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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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