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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Health & Physical Education (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

14 Ranked Colleges
94 Degrees Awarded
$26,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 64,869 people earned their degree in health and physical education, making the major the 11th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, health and physical education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $29,872 and had an average of $24,778 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 16,699 health and physical education graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,232 and $25,452 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 94 health and physical education graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in health and physical education. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent health and physical education programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the health and physical education program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree phys ed students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Health & Physical Education (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #1 spot on the list. UNC Greensboro is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Greensboro, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at UNC Greensboro

#2

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Georgia is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 5 doctorate’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also took the #4 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education 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 more about Health & Physical Education at UGA

#3

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Virginia University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Morgantown, West Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s phys ed degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree phys ed students whose families make $30-$48k list, WVU has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Health & Physical Education 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 West Virginia University are $26,154.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at WVU

#4

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Middle Tennessee State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Middle Tennessee State University is a large public school situated in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It awarded 5 doctorate’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Middle Tennessee State University also made our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Middle Tennessee State University

#5

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #5 spot on the list. University of South Carolina - Columbia is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

UofSC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Health & Physical Education 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 South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at University of South Carolina - Columbia

#1 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also took the #1 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UT Knoxville Health & Physical Education Report

#7

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#12 in overall quality

University of Mississippi did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. Located in University, Mississippi, this large public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s phys ed students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree phys ed students whose families make $30-$48k list, Ole Miss has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Health & Physical Education 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 Ole Miss are $25,099.

Full University of Mississippi Health & Physical Education Report

#8

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#5 in overall quality

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. UK is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree phys ed students whose families make $30-$48k list, UK has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UK Health & Physical Education Report

#9

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#8 in overall quality

University of Arkansas landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UARK is a large school located in Fayetteville, Arkansas that handed out 1 doctorate’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree phys ed students whose families make $30-$48k list, UARK has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Health & Physical Education 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 Arkansas are $22,121.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at UARK

#10

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
#11 in overall quality

East Tennessee State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Johnson City, Tennessee, this fairly large public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified doctorate’s phys ed students in 2019-2020.

ETSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Health & Physical Education 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 ETSU are $25,679.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at East Tennessee State University

#11

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The University of Alabama ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

UA also took the #3 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education 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 Alabama are $30,940.

Full UA Health & Physical Education Report

#12

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#13 in overall quality

Old Dominion University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Norfolk, Virginia, this large public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s phys ed students in 2019-2020.

Old Dominion also made our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion University are $33,288, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at Old Dominion

#13

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#14 in overall quality

Georgia State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Georgia State is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

Georgia State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Health & Physical Education 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 Georgia State University are $24,790.

Read full report on Health & Physical Education at Georgia State University

#14

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
#15 in overall quality

Troy University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Phys Ed Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. TROY is a fairly large school located in Troy, Alabama that handed out 1 doctorate’s phys ed degrees in 2019-2020.

TROY also made our “Best Health & Physical Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at Troy University are $16,156, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Health & Physical Education at TROY

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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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