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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Social Work (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

16 Ranked Colleges
93 Degrees Awarded
$28,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Vallue Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking.

Social Work is the 12th most popular major in the country with 57,618 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, social work graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $36,459 and had an average of $30,084 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 11,353 social work graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,519 and $31,090 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 93 social work graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking analyzed 16 colleges that offered a degree in social work. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality social work programs that also have a lower cost than 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 social work program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Vallue Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

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

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Social Work (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

#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 #1 for the Best Vallue Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s social work students in 2019-2020.

FIU also took the #7 spot in our “Best Social Work 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.

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#2

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Vallue Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #2 spot on the list. UGA is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

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

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#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s social work students in 2019-2020.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #4 for the Best Vallue Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s social work degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 25 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Social Work Report

#6

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#8 in overall quality

University of Louisville did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #6. Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s social work degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

UofL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Social Work 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 University of Louisville are $27,575.

Full UofL Social Work Report

#7

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#5 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s social work degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree social work students whose families make more than $110k list, UofSC has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Social Work 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.

Full University of South Carolina - Columbia Social Work Report

#9 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s social work degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also took the #9 spot in our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Social Work at Louisiana State University

#9

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s social work students in 2019-2020.

UK also made our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216.

Full University of Kentucky Social Work Report

#10

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#11 in overall quality

The University of Alabama landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UA is a large school located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that handed out 4 doctorate’s social work degrees in 2019-2020.

UA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UA are $30,940, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Alabama Social Work Report

#11

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. VCU is a large school located in Richmond, Virginia that handed out 1 doctorate’s social work degrees in 2019-2020.

VCU also made our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Norfolk State University

Norfolk, Virginia
#14 in overall quality

Norfolk State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #12. Norfolk State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Norfolk, Virginia. It awarded 3 doctorate’s social work degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree social work students whose families make more than $110k list, Norfolk State has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Norfolk State University are $24,742, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Norfolk State Social Work Report

#13

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
#15 in overall quality

Jackson State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Vallue Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Jackson State is located in Jackson, Mississippi and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s social work degrees to qualified students.

Jackson State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Jackson State are $9,445, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Barry University

Miami, Florida
#12 in overall quality

Barry University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Barry University is a medium-sized school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 2 doctorate’s social work degrees in 2019-2020.

Barry University also made our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Barry University are $17,910, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, Georgia
#13 in overall quality

Clark Atlanta University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Clark Atlanta University is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s social work degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree social work students whose families make more than $110k list, CAU has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at CAU are $15,464, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#3 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Social Work Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #16. Tulane is a private not-for-profit institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Tulane also made our “Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Social Work at Tulane University of Louisiana

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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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