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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Chemistry (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

32 Ranked Colleges
546 Degrees Awarded
$28,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 20,841 people earned their degree in general chemistry, making the major the 38th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 4,971 general chemistry graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 546 general chemistry graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 32 colleges that offer a degree in general chemistry. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general chemistry 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 general chemistry program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Chemistry 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 chemistry students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Chemistry (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#1 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 Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school awarded 35 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

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

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#2

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Wake Forest University landed the #2 spot on the list. Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

Wake Forest University also took the #3 spot in our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wake Forest University are $39,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also took the #6 spot in our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Value Chemistry 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 Chapel Hill landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 42 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree chemistry students whose families make $30-$48k list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill General Chemistry Report

#5

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Emory University landed the #5 spot on the list. Emory University is a fairly large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 20 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

Emory also made our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Emory University are $44,676.

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#6

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#10 in overall quality

Florida State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #6. Florida State is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 30 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree chemistry students whose families make $30-$48k list, Florida State has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best General Chemistry 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 State are $26,707.

Full Florida State General Chemistry Report

#7

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 19 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree chemistry students whose families make $30-$48k list, University of Virginia has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best General Chemistry 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 Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394.

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#8

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#9 in overall quality

North Carolina State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. North Carolina State University is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 15 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. USF Tampa is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 27 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best General Chemistry 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 USF Tampa are $21,126.

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Florida International University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. FIU is located in Miami, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

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.

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#11

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
#24 in overall quality

University of Central Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. UCF is located in Orlando, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 doctorate’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree chemistry students whose families make $30-$48k list, UCF has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#19 in overall quality

West Virginia University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. West Virginia University is a large public school situated in Morgantown, West Virginia. It awarded 4 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU also made our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #19. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#8 in overall quality

University of Georgia ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UGA is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 25 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

Virginia Tech did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #14. Virginia Tech is a public institution located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 20 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Virginia Tech General Chemistry Report

#15

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#24 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #15. FAU is a large public school situated in Boca Raton, Florida. It awarded 3 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

FAU also made our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #24. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482.

Full FAU General Chemistry Report

#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 17 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 21 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#12 in overall quality

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #18. Lexington, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s chemistry degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree chemistry students whose families make $30-$48k list, UK has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Kentucky General Chemistry Report

#19

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 28 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

University of Memphis landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Memphis is located in Memphis, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #21. This fairly large school is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Mississippi are $10,896, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

University of New Orleans ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of New Orleans is located in New Orleans, Louisiana and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s chemistry degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNO are $13,678, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#23 in overall quality

University of Arkansas came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Fayetteville, Arkansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s chemistry degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

UARK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#24

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#20 in overall quality

Mississippi State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s chemistry degrees in 2019-2020.

Mississippi State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best General Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State are $23,950, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chemistry Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this large public school handed out 17 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s chemistry students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree chemistry students whose families make $30-$48k list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best General Chemistry 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 UT Knoxville are $31,798.

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  • 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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  • *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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