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

14 Ranked Colleges
71 Degrees Awarded
$26,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Geography 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. 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 Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Geography & Cartography is the 107th most popular major in the country with 8,936 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, geography and cartography graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $36,126 and had an average of $23,577 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,532 geography and cartography graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,369 and $23,183 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 71 geography and cartography graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 14 colleges that offered a degree in geography and cartography. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality geography and cartography programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the geography and cartography program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geography & Cartography (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 6 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at University of Florida

#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s geography students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree geography students whose families make $48-$75k list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Geography & Cartography 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 UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s geography students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also made our “Best Geography & Cartography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at University of South Florida - Main Campus

#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Florida State is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 6 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree geography students whose families make $48-$75k list, Florida State has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Geography & Cartography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UGA is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 7 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. 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 Geography & Cartography at University of Georgia

#6

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#5 in overall quality

University of Kentucky ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UK is located in Lexington, Kentucky and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s geography degrees to qualified students.

UK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UK Geography & Cartography Report

#7

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

Virginia Tech came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Virginia Tech is a large public school situated in Blacksburg, Virginia. It awarded 5 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree geography students whose families make $48-$75k list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Geography & Cartography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Geography & Cartography at Virginia Tech

#8

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, West Virginia University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Morgantown, West Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s geography degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree geography students whose families make $48-$75k list, WVU has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Geography & Cartography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at West Virginia University

#9

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#12 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 3 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Geography & Cartography 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Geography & Cartography at UNC Greensboro

#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also took the #6 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Geography & Cartography at Louisiana State University

#11

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public institution located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Charlotte did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of North Carolina at Charlotte Geography & Cartography Report

#12

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s geography students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at UofSC

#7 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Knoxville, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s geography degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also took the #7 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography 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.

Read full report on Geography & Cartography at UT Knoxville

#14

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#14 in overall quality

University of Southern Mississippi came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, this fairly large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s geography students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Southern Miss, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Mississippi are $10,896, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Geography & Cartography at Southern Miss

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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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