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2022 Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

13 Ranked Colleges
65 Degrees Awarded
$25,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

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 Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $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 Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” 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.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the public administration 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 Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Administration (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State also took the #4 spot in our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Public Administration at Florida State

#7 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 #2 for the Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. FIU is a large school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 2 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FIU, the school also landed the #7 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 Florida International University are $24,211.

Read more about Public Administration at Florida International University

#3

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Georgia is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 2 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 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 UGA are $27,476.

Read full report on Public Administration at University of Georgia

#4

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s public admin degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

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

Full NC State Public Administration Report

#5

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Tech. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Virginia Tech is a large school located in Blacksburg, Virginia that handed out 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 Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. VSU is a fairly large school located in Valdosta, Georgia that handed out 12 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at VSU, the school also landed the #12 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 Valdosta State University are $18,682.

Full VSU Public Administration Report

#7

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#9 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #7. Florida Atlantic University 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 Florida Atlantic University 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

Tennessee State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this medium-sized public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s public admin students in 2019-2020.

Tennessee State University also took the #11 spot 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

#9

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#2 in overall quality

Auburn University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Auburn is a public institution located in Auburn, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Auburn not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 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 Auburn University are $31,956.

Read more about Public Administration at Auburn University

#10

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

Old Dominion University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Old Dominion University is a large public school situated in Norfolk, Virginia. It awarded 4 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Old Dominion not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion University are $33,288, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Old Dominion Public Administration Report

#11

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#8 in overall quality

University of Kentucky ranked #11 on this year’s Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Lexington, Kentucky 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.

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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216.

Full UK Public Administration Report

#12

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Richmond, Virginia, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s public admin degrees in 2019-2020.

VCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Public Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. 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 Virginia Commonwealth University

#13

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
#13 in overall quality

Jackson State University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Public Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Jackson, Mississippi, this medium-sized public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s public admin students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Jackson State, the school also landed the #13 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 Jackson State University are $9,445.

Read full report on 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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