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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

13 Ranked Colleges
65 Degrees Awarded
$25,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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 Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 17,269 people earned their degree in public administration, making the major the 58th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, public administration graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $48,859 and had an average of $42,077 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 3,557 public administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $45,345 and $43,969 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 65 public administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 13 colleges that offer a degree in public administration. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent public administration programs, but they also 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 public administration program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Florida State University is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 7 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree public admin students whose families make $30-$48k list, Florida State has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Public Administration at Florida State University

#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Florida International University is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 2 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU also made our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Florida International University Public Administration Report

#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Carolina State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. NC State is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s public admin degrees to qualified students.

NC State also made our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full North Carolina State University Public Administration Report

#4

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Tech landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, this large public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s public admin students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree public admin students whose families make $30-$48k list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Public Administration at Virginia Tech

#5

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #5 spot on the list. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s public admin degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Public Administration 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.

Read full report on Public Administration at UGA

#6

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#9 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. FAU is located in Boca Raton, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s public admin degrees to qualified students.

FAU also took the #9 spot in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Public Administration at Florida Atlantic University

#7

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#8 in overall quality

University of Kentucky came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, Kentucky and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s public admin degrees to qualified students.

UK also made our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UK Public Administration Report

#8

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

Valdosta State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Valdosta, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s public admin degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree public admin students whose families make $30-$48k list, VSU has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Valdosta State University are $18,682, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full VSU Public Administration Report

#9

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

Old Dominion University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #9. Norfolk, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s public admin degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Old Dominion also took the #10 spot in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion are $33,288, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Old Dominion Public Administration Report

#10

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee
#11 in overall quality

Tennessee State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree public admin students whose families make $30-$48k list, Tennessee State University has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee State University are $20,860, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Public Administration at Tennessee State University

#11

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Virginia Commonwealth University is a large public school situated in Richmond, Virginia. It awarded 4 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2019-2020.

VCU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at VCU are $29,228, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Public Administration at VCU

#12

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#2 in overall quality

Auburn University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Auburn, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s public admin degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

Auburn also took the #2 spot in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Auburn Public Administration Report

#13

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
#13 in overall quality

Jackson State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #13. Jackson State is a medium-sized school located in Jackson, Mississippi that handed out 5 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Jackson State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Jackson State University are $9,445, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Jackson State Public Administration Report

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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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