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

34 Ranked Colleges
435 Degrees Awarded
$30,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 134,326 general psychology students received their degree, making the major the 4th most popular in the country.

Across the Southeast region, there were 29,481 general psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 435 general psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 34 colleges that offer a degree in general psychology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general psychology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general psychology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Psychology (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Durham, North Carolina, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 11 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Duke, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Psychology at Duke University

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 doctorate’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree psychology students whose families make $0-$30k list, UF has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Psychology at University of Florida

#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 21 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best General 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 UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Read full report on General Psychology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best General 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 USF Tampa are $21,126.

Read more about General Psychology at University of South Florida - Main Campus

#5

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree psychology students whose families make $0-$30k list, Florida State has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida State University General Psychology Report

#19 in overall quality

Florida International University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school handed out 15 degrees to qualified doctorate’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

FIU also made our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #19. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida International University General Psychology Report

#7

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#12 in overall quality

North Carolina State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 22 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also made our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999.

Read full report on General Psychology at North Carolina State University

#17 in overall quality

University of Central Florida ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Central Florida is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF also made our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Psychology at UCF

#9

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#6 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Georgia is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General 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 UGA are $27,476.

Full University of Georgia General Psychology Report

#10

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Virginia is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best General 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 University of Virginia are $32,394.

Full University of Virginia - Main Campus General Psychology Report

#11

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Emory University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 15 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Emory did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best General 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 Emory University are $44,676.

Read more about General Psychology at Emory

#12

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

Virginia Tech landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Blacksburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s psychology degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also made our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547.

Read full report on General Psychology at Virginia Tech

#13

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#22 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a fairly large public school situated in Greensboro, North Carolina. It awarded 8 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro also took the #22 spot in our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Psychology at University of North Carolina at Greensboro

#14

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#12 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Tulane University of Louisiana is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New Orleans, Louisiana. It awarded 2 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Tulane also took the #12 spot in our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Tulane University of Louisiana General Psychology Report

#15 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Knoxville, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s psychology degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Psychology at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

#16

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University, Mississippi is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s psychology degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Ole Miss are $25,099, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Psychology at Ole Miss

#17

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#21 in overall quality

West Virginia University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. West Virginia University is a public institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WVU, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best General 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 West Virginia University are $26,154.

Read full report on General Psychology at West Virginia University

#18

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

James Madison University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, this large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

JMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best General 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 James Madison University are $29,544.

Read more about General Psychology at James Madison University

#19

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, University of Arkansas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this large public school awarded 11 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

UARK also made our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Psychology at UARK

#20

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, George Mason University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. GMU is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 26 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU also took the #8 spot in our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Psychology at GMU

#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #21, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this large public school handed out 20 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Psychology at Louisiana State University

#22

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee
#23 in overall quality

Tennessee State University landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Tennessee State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee State University are $20,860, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Psychology at Tennessee State University

#23

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee

East Tennessee State University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. East Tennessee State University is a fairly large school located in Johnson City, Tennessee that handed out 8 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at East Tennessee State University are $25,679, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Psychology at ETSU

#18 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Alabama at Birmingham is a large public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 12 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UAB, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAB are $19,188, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Alabama at Birmingham General Psychology Report

#25

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#24 in overall quality

University of Memphis came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Memphis, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s psychology degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree psychology students whose families make $0-$30k list, UofM has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Psychology at University of Memphis

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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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