by our College Data Analytics TeamWith all of the options you have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take when you want to pursue a degree. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our Best Southeast Region Schools For The Money For Those Making $48-$75k for a Bachelor's ranking - to help you make that decision. Due to the amount of income-based financial aid available, many 'high-priced' schools are more affordable than you think.
In This Year's Value Report:
We analyzed 364 schools across the Southeast Region to determine which have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Our ranking methodology focuses on different objective factors to make this determination of the best value schools. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $48-$75k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
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Our 2024 rankings named Washington and Lee University the best value (income $48-$75k) school in the Southeast Region for students working on their bachelor’s degree. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Lexington, Virginia.
Washington and Lee University has the honor of being ranked #3 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,132.
Out of the 364 bachelor’s degree schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #2 spot on the list. Duke University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Durham, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Duke University is ranked #1 for quality in the state of North Carolina. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,304.
Out of the 364 bachelor’s degree schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #3 spot on the list. Vanderbilt is located in Nashville, Tennessee and has a fairly large student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Vanderbilt University has the honor of being ranked #1 in Tennessee for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,117.
A rank of #4 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region list means University of Florida is a great place for students working on their degree. UF is located in Gainesville, Florida and has a large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Florida is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Florida. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $5,590.
The quality degree programs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is ranked #2 for quality in the state of North Carolina. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $13,477.
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Wake Forest University landed the #6 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region ranking. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Wake Forest University is ranked #3 for quality in the state of North Carolina. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $10,029.
Florida International University landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region ranking. FIU is located in Miami, Florida and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Florida International University a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Florida for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,283.
With a ranking of #8, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region list. Georgia Tech is located in Atlanta, Georgia and has a large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Georgia. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,821.
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University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, the school is a large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Virginia - Main Campus is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $14,589.
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Florida State University landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida State is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida.
Not only is Florida State University a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Florida for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,733.
William & Mary came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region ranking. Williamsburg, Virginia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, William & Mary is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Virginia. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $10,665.
University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #12. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large public school located in Tampa, Florida.
Not only is University of South Florida - Main Campus a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Florida for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $9,050.
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Emory University landed the #13 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the school is a fairly large private not-for-profit institution.
Emory University has the honor of being ranked #2 in Georgia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $15,486.
University of Central Florida did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #14. This large public school is located in Orlando, Florida.
Not only is University of Central Florida a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Florida for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,032.
Miami Dade College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region ranking. Miami, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Miami Dade College a great value, but it is also ranked #16 in Florida for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $5,308.
American Public University System ranked #16 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region list. American Military University is a private for-profit institution located in Charles Town, West Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, American Public University System is ranked #1 for quality in the state of West Virginia. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $11,356.
North Carolina State University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region list. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, the school is a large public institution.
Not only is North Carolina State University a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in North Carolina for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $13,394.
Berea College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region list. Berea is located in Berea, Kentucky and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Berea College is ranked #13 for quality in the state of Kentucky. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $4,414.
Florida State College at Jacksonville came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region ranking. This large public school is located in Jacksonville, Florida.
Florida State College at Jacksonville has the honor of being ranked #19 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $6,102.
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With a ranking of #20, University of North Florida did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region list. University of North Florida is a fairly large public school located in Jacksonville, Florida.
Not only is University of North Florida a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Florida for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,772.
Northern Kentucky University landed the #21 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region ranking. Northern Kentucky University is a fairly large public school located in Highland Heights, Kentucky.
Northern Kentucky University has the honor of being ranked #7 in Kentucky for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,634.
University of Georgia came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region ranking. UGA is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia.
University of Georgia has the honor of being ranked #3 in Georgia for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,844.
With a ranking of #23, Virginia Military Institute did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region list. VMI is located in Lexington, Virginia and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Virginia Military Institute a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Virginia for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,826.
With a ranking of #24, St Petersburg College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region list. St. Petersburg, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, St Petersburg College is ranked #30 for quality in the state of Florida. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $5,473.
Florida Atlantic University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region list. FAU is located in Boca Raton, Florida and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Florida Atlantic University a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Florida for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,001.
Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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| Rank | College | Location | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA | Value Report |
| 52 | Murray State University | Murray, KY | Value Report |
| 53 | Palm Beach State College | Lake Worth, FL | Value Report |
| 54 | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | Keyser, WV | Value Report |
| 55 | James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA | Value Report |
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These schools also performed well in our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region ranking:
| Rank | College | Location | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Columbia International University | Columbia, SC | Value Report |
| 57 | Northwest Florida State College | Niceville, FL | Value Report |
| 58 | Hendrix College | Conway, AR | Value Report |
| 59 | William Carey University | Hattiesburg, MS | Value Report |
| 60 | Elizabeth City State University | Elizabeth City, NC | Value Report |
| 61 | East Carolina University | Greenville, NC | Value Report |
| 62 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Value Report |
| 63 | Lake-Sumter State College | Leesburg, FL | Value Report |
| 64 | Centre College | Danville, KY | Value Report |
| 65 | Dalton State College | Dalton, GA | Value Report |
| 66 | University of South Carolina - Columbia | Columbia, SC | Value Report |
| 67 | Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro, TN | Value Report |
| 68 | University of Louisville | Louisville, KY | Value Report |
| 69 | Clemson University | Clemson, SC | Value Report |
| 70 | University of North Georgia | Dahlonega, GA | Value Report |
| Rank | College | Location | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Georgia Highlands College | Rome, GA | Value Report |
| 72 | University of Arkansas - Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | Value Report |
| 73 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Value Report |
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.