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2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

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 Getting Aid

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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 Getting Aid” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in geography and cartography. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great geography and cartography programs and cost less that 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 geography and cartography program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree geography students with aid.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geography & Cartography in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #1 spot on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s geography degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #1 spot 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 UNC Chapel Hill

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s geography degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Geography & Cartography at University of Florida

#9 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s geography degrees to 2 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at USF Tampa

#4

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#12 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #4 spot on the list. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 3 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Greensboro, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of North Carolina at Greensboro Geography & Cartography Report

#5

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 #5 on our 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Florida State is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s geography degrees to qualified students.

Florida State 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 Florida State University are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at Florida State University

#6

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Georgia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school awarded 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s geography students in 2019-2020.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UGA Geography & Cartography Report

#7

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#11 in overall quality

West Virginia University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. WVU is located in Morgantown, West Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s geography degrees to qualified students.

WVU also made our “Best Geography & Cartography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. 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 Geography & Cartography Report

#8

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

Virginia Tech ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Geography & Cartography 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 Virginia Tech are $30,547.

Read full report on Geography & Cartography at Virginia Tech

#9

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#5 in overall quality

University of Kentucky came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Lexington, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s geography degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

UK also took the #5 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography 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 Geography & Cartography at University of Kentucky

#10

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #10. UNC Charlotte is a large school located in Charlotte, North Carolina that handed out 6 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Charlotte not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Charlotte are $21,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

#6 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this large public school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s geography students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University, the school also landed the #6 spot 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 Louisiana State University are $29,970.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

#7 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #12. UT Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree geography students with aid list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #7 rank 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Geography & Cartography Report

#13

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of Southern Mississippi did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, this fairly large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s geography students in 2019-2020.

Southern Miss also made our “Best Geography & Cartography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. 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

#14

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Geography Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UofSC is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 4 doctorate’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC also took the #8 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at UofSC

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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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