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2022 Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

15 Ranked Colleges
138 Degrees Awarded
$22,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Counseling Psychology is the 81st most popular major in the country with 9,220 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,004 counseling psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 138 counseling psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 15 colleges that offered a degree in counseling psychology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent counseling psychology 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 counseling psychology 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 Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Counseling Psychology (Income $0-$30k) 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 Counseling Psychology 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 5 doctorate’s counseling psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also took the #1 spot in our “Best Counseling Psychology 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 UF are $30,130.

Read full report on Counseling Psychology at UF

#2

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school awarded 20 degrees to qualified doctorate’s counseling psychology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Counseling Psychology 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 UGA are $27,476.

Full UGA Counseling Psychology Report

#3

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana
#11 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Louisiana Tech University landed the #3 spot on the list. Ruston, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s counseling psychology degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Louisiana Tech also made our “Best Counseling Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana Tech University are $12,690, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Counseling Psychology at Louisiana Tech

#4

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend West Virginia University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. West Virginia University is a large school located in Morgantown, West Virginia that handed out 5 doctorate’s counseling psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Counseling Psychology 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 WVU are $26,154.

Full West Virginia University Counseling Psychology Report

#5

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kentucky. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Kentucky is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 5 doctorate’s counseling psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree counseling psychology students whose families make $0-$30k list, UK has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Counseling Psychology 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.

Read more about Counseling Psychology at UK

#6

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#6 in overall quality

University of Memphis came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s counseling psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

UofM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Counseling Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Counseling Psychology at University of Memphis

#7

Radford University

Radford, Virginia
#12 in overall quality

Radford University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Radford, Virginia, this fairly large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s counseling psychology students in 2019-2020.

Radford also took the #12 spot in our “Best Counseling Psychology 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 Radford are $21,382.

Read full report on Counseling Psychology at Radford University

#5 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. VCU is a large public school situated in Richmond, Virginia. It awarded 2 doctorate’s counseling psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

VCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Counseling Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Counseling Psychology at VCU

#9

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#4 in overall quality

Auburn University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Auburn, Alabama, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s counseling psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree counseling psychology students whose families make $0-$30k list, Auburn has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Counseling Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University are $31,956, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Counseling Psychology at Auburn

#10

Mercer University

Macon, Georgia
#7 in overall quality

Mercer University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. This medium-sized school is located in Macon, Georgia, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s counseling psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Mercer also made our “Best Counseling Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Mercer are $15,264.

Read more about Counseling Psychology at Mercer

#11

Mississippi College

Clinton, Mississippi
#14 in overall quality

Mississippi College landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Clinton, Mississippi, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 18 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s counseling psychology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at MC, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Counseling Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at MC are $12,322, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Counseling Psychology at Mississippi College

#12

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

Regent University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. Regent is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It awarded 3 doctorate’s counseling psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Regent also took the #9 spot in our “Best Counseling Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Regent University are $17,052, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Regent Counseling Psychology Report

#13

Barry University

Miami, Florida
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Barry University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Barry University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 5 doctorate’s counseling psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Barry University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Counseling Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Barry University are $17,910, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Barry University Counseling Psychology Report

#14

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#3 in overall quality

University of Miami came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. U Miami is a private not-for-profit institution located in Coral Gables, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

U Miami not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Counseling Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at U Miami are $40,220, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Miami Counseling Psychology Report

#15

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#13 in overall quality

Liberty University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Counseling Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 40 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Liberty University also made our “Best Counseling Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Counseling Psychology at Liberty University

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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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