by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
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After analyzing 260 schools in the Southeast Region , we came up with our list of those that offered the best value Associate Degree programs. To come up with this ranking of the best value schools, we look at factors that are all objective measurements. We explain more about what we look at and why we do so below.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making over $110k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. 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 combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
We go into more detail on these factors on our best value ranking methodology page.
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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 Lanier Technical College the best value (income over $110k) school in the Southeast Region for students working on their associate degree. Lanier Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Gainesville, Georgia.
Not only is Lanier Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Georgia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $3,801.
A rank of #2 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region list means Central Georgia Technical College is a great place for students working on their degree. CGTC is a public institution located in Warner Robins, Georgia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Central Georgia Technical College is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Georgia. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,663.
The quality degree programs at American Public University System helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region. This large private for-profit school is located in Charles Town, West Virginia.
Not only is American Public University System a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in West Virginia for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,874.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State College at Jacksonville. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region list. FSCJ is located in Jacksonville, Florida and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Florida State College at Jacksonville has the honor of being ranked #10 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,949.
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The quality degree programs at Georgia Northwestern Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region. Located in Rome, Georgia, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College has the honor of being ranked #10 in Georgia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $9,873.
Catawba Valley Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking. Catawba Valley Community College is a small public school located in Hickory, North Carolina.
Not only is Catawba Valley Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in North Carolina for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,292.
Tallahassee Community College landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking. Tallahassee Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida.
Tallahassee Community College has the honor of being ranked #18 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,331.
Wake Technical Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region list. Wake Technical Community College is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Wake Technical Community College is ranked #3 for quality in the state of North Carolina. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,077.
University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking. USF Tampa is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of South Florida - Main Campus is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Florida. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,614.
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Southwest Tennessee Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region list. Memphis, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Southwest Tennessee Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Tennessee for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,747.
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Seminole State College of Florida ranked #11 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region list. This fairly large public school is located in Sanford, Florida.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Seminole State College of Florida is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Florida. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $9,280.
Florence-Darlington Technical College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #12. Florence-Darlington Technical College is a public institution located in Florence, South Carolina.
Florence-Darlington Technical College has the honor of being ranked #8 in South Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $5,211.
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Savannah State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region list. Savannah State University is a small public school situated in Savannah, Georgia.
Not only is Savannah State University a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Georgia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $14,118.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #13. Phenix City, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Chattahoochee Valley Community College is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Alabama. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,320.
With a ranking of #15, West Georgia Technical College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region list. This medium-sized public school is located in Waco, Georgia.
West Georgia Technical College has the honor of being ranked #19 in Georgia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $9,704.
Miami Dade College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #16. MDC is located in Miami, Florida and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Miami Dade College has the honor of being ranked #20 in Florida for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,739.
Northeast State Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #17. Northeast State Technical Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Blountville, Tennessee.
Northeast State Community College has the honor of being ranked #19 in Tennessee for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $2,810.
Durham Technical Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking. Durham Technical Community College is a public institution located in Durham, North Carolina.
Not only is Durham Technical Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in North Carolina for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,495.
Florida State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida State University is a large public school located in Tallahassee, Florida.
Not only is Florida State University a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Florida for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,511.
Chattanooga State Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Not only is Chattanooga State Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Tennessee for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $8,820.
With a ranking of #21, NorthWest Arkansas Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region list. Located in Bentonville, Arkansas, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is NorthWest Arkansas Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Arkansas for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,658.
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With a ranking of #22, Marshall University did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region list. Marshall University is a fairly large public school located in Huntington, West Virginia.
Marshall University has the honor of being ranked #2 in West Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $13,876.
Fayetteville Technical Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region list. This medium-sized public school is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Not only is Fayetteville Technical Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in North Carolina for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $10,127.
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With a ranking of #24, University of North Georgia did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region list. Dahlonega, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is University of North Georgia a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Georgia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $13,323.
Itawamba Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #25. Fulton, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Itawamba Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Mississippi for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $8,070.
Not only did these schools make the top 40 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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These schools also performed well in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region ranking:
| Rank | College | Location | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Rockingham Community College | Wentworth, NC | Value Report |
| 42 | Roane State Community College | Harriman, TN | Value Report |
| 43 | North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC | Value Report |
| 44 | Florida International University | Miami, FL | Value Report |
| 45 | Delgado Community College | New Orleans, LA | Value Report |
| 46 | Georgia State University-Perimeter College | Atlanta, GA | Value Report |
| 47 | Wilkes Community College | Wilkesboro, NC | Value Report |
| 48 | Germanna Community College | Locust Grove, VA | Value Report |
| 49 | University of Arkansas - Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | Value Report |
| 50 | Aiken Technical College | Graniteville, SC | Value Report |
| 51 | University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | Value Report |
| 52 | Santa Fe College | Gainesville, FL | Value Report |
| 53 | Hinds Community College | Raymond, MS | Value Report |
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.