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2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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 $75-$110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 $75-$110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Public Administration is the 58th most popular major in the country with 17,269 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. 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 $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 13 colleges that offer a degree in public administration. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great public administration programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the public administration program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree public admin students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration (Income $75-$110k) 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 $75-$110k list. Florida State is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on 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 $75-$110k list. FIU is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 2 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 $75-$110k list, FIU has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Public Administration 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 FIU are $24,211.

Read full report on Public Administration at Florida International University

#3

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 $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #3 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree public admin students whose families make $75-$110k list, UGA has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Public Administration 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 UGA are $27,476.

Read more about Public Administration at University of Georgia

#4

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 #4 for the Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. NC State is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 7 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NC State, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Public Administration 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 North Carolina State University are $28,999.

Full North Carolina State University Public Administration Report

#5

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 $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Tech landed the #5 spot on the list. Virginia Tech is a large public school situated in Blacksburg, Virginia. It awarded 5 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also took the #1 spot 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 full report on Public Administration at Virginia Tech

#6

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

Valdosta State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This fairly large school is located in Valdosta, Georgia, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2019-2020.

VSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at VSU are $18,682, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Valdosta State University Public Administration Report

#7

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#9 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, this large public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s public admin students in 2019-2020.

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

#8

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Tennessee State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 3 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Tennessee State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Public Administration 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 Tennessee State University are $20,860.

Full Tennessee State University Public Administration Report

#9

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#8 in overall quality

University of Kentucky ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. 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 did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Kentucky Public Administration Report

#10

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Old Dominion University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Old Dominion is a large school located in Norfolk, Virginia that handed out 4 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2019-2020.

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

Read full report on Public Administration at Old Dominion

#11

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#2 in overall quality

Auburn University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Auburn, Alabama, this large public school handed out 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s public admin students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Auburn, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University are $31,956, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Auburn University Public Administration Report

#12

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #12. Richmond, 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree public admin students whose families make $75-$110k list, VCU has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Public Administration at VCU

#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 $75-$110k 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 also took the #13 spot in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Jackson State are $9,445, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Public Administration at Jackson State

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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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