by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Doctor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard. The amount of financial aid you could receive at various schools, including some with high sticker prices, may surprise you.
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We analyzed 18 schools across Virginia to determine which have the best value Doctor's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Doctor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $48-$75k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Our 2024 rankings named Washington and Lee University the best value (income $48-$75k) school in Virginia for students working on their doctor’s degree. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Lexington, Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Washington and Lee University is ranked #6 for quality in the state of Virginia.
The quality degree programs at University of Virginia - Main Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia. University of Virginia is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William & Mary. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia list. William & Mary is a public institution located in Williamsburg, Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, William & Mary is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Virginia.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Tech. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia list. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, Virginia and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Virginia Tech a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Virginia for overall quality.
Out of the 18 doctor’s degree schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Richmond landed the #5 spot on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in University of Richmond, Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Richmond is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Virginia.
Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #6 spot on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia ranking. VCU is a public institution located in Richmond, Virginia.
Virginia Commonwealth University has the honor of being ranked #4 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Old Dominion University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia list. Old Dominion is located in Norfolk, Virginia and has a large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Old Dominion University is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Virginia.
George Mason University landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia ranking. This large public school is located in Fairfax, Virginia.
Not only is George Mason University a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Virginia for overall quality.
With a ranking of #9, Radford University did quite well on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia list. Radford is a public institution located in Radford, Virginia.
Not only is Radford University a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Virginia for overall quality.
James Madison University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia ranking. James Madison University is a large public school located in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, James Madison University is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Virginia.
Regent University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia list. Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the school is a fairly large private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Regent University is ranked #13 for quality in the state of Virginia.
With a ranking of #12, Mary Baldwin University did quite well on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Staunton, Virginia.
Mary Baldwin University has the honor of being ranked #16 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value.
University of Lynchburg did quite well in the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia ranking, coming in at #13. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Lynchburg, Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Lynchburg is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Virginia.
Shenandoah University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia list. Shenandoah is located in Winchester, Virginia and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Shenandoah University has the honor of being ranked #3 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Marymount University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Arlington, Virginia.
Not only is Marymount University a great value, but it is also ranked #14 in Virginia for overall quality.
With a ranking of #16, Liberty University did quite well on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia list. Liberty University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Liberty University has the honor of being ranked #11 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Virginia Union University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia list. Virginia Union University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Richmond, Virginia.
Virginia Union University has the honor of being ranked #19 in Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value.
With a ranking of #18, Hampton University did quite well on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia list. Located in Hampton, Virginia, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Hampton University a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Virginia for overall quality.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.
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