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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Psychology (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

34 Ranked Colleges
435 Degrees Awarded
$28,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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 Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

With 134,326 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, general psychology is the 4th most popular major in the United States. In 2017-2018, general psychology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $28,999 and had an average of $26,247 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 29,481 general psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $26,834 and $27,087 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.

This year’s “Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 34 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general psychology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general 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 general 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 Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Psychology (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 34 schools in the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the list. Duke University is a fairly large school located in Durham, North Carolina that handed out 11 doctorate’s psychology degrees 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 are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

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 $48-$75k list. UF is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 20 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #5 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 UF are $30,130.

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Out of the 34 schools in the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school handed out 14 degrees to qualified doctorate’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree psychology students whose families make $48-$75k list, USF Tampa has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree psychology students whose families make $48-$75k list, University of Virginia has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Florida International University is a large school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 15 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 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 FIU are $24,211.

Full FIU General Psychology Report

#6

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

With a ranking of #6, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 21 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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University of Central Florida landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s psychology degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

UCF also took the #17 spot in our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Florida State University is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 13 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree psychology students whose families make $48-$75k list, Florida State has also earned the #13 rank 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 Florida State are $26,707.

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#9

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 doctorate’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

NC State 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 NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k 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 also took the #6 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 University of Georgia are $27,476.

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#11

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Tech did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, this large public school handed out 16 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Virginia Tech, the school also landed the #3 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 Virginia Tech are $30,547.

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#12

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia

Emory University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Emory University is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 doctorate’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree psychology students whose families make $48-$75k list, Emory has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

With a ranking of #13, West Virginia University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full WVU General Psychology Report

#14

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee

Tennessee State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #14. Tennessee State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 10 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree psychology students whose families make $48-$75k list, Tennessee State University has also earned the #23 rank 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 Tennessee State University are $20,860.

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#15

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#22 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Greensboro ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 8 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, this large public school awarded 26 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

GMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 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 George Mason University are $37,410.

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#17

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#16 in overall quality

University of Arkansas came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Fayetteville, Arkansas 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.

UARK also took the #16 spot in our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, James Madison University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. JMU is a large school located in Harrisonburg, Virginia that handed out 5 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree psychology students whose families make $48-$75k list, JMU has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at JMU are $29,544, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Southern Miss is a fairly large public school situated in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It awarded 17 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Southern Miss not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #25 on our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Miss are $10,896, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, this large public school handed out 12 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

UAB did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAB are $19,188, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Alabama at Birmingham General Psychology Report

#21

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#19 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. VCU is a public institution located in Richmond, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

VCU 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 VCU are $29,228, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#22

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #22. University of Mississippi is located in University, Mississippi and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ole Miss are $25,099.

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#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 $48-$75k list. East Tennessee State University is a public institution located in Johnson City, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 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 ETSU are $25,679.

Full East Tennessee State University General Psychology Report

#24

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

With a ranking of #24, University of Memphis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Memphis is a large public school situated in Memphis, Tennessee. It awarded 7 doctorate’s psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

UofM also made our “Best General Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #24. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Memphis General Psychology Report

#25

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia

Old Dominion University 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 $48-$75k ranking. Located in Norfolk, Virginia, this large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s psychology students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion University are $33,288, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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