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2023 Best Value Teaching Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida

Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

18 Schools Ranked
$23,966 Avg Tuition & Fees*

It's not easy to decide which teaching program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Value Teaching Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 18 schools in Florida to see which ones offered the best value doctor's degree programs for teaching students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

Top Value Teaching Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida

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87 Total Awards
$21,126 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found University of South Florida - Main Campus to be the best value school for teaching students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Florida. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large public school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 87 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at USF Tampa are $21,126 a year.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since USF Tampa does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, USF Tampa is ranked #3 for overall quality in Florida.

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#2

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
21 Total Awards
$24,894 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of West Florida. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. UWF is located in Pensacola, Florida and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 21 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at UWF are $24,894 a year.

Online graduate courses are available at UWF, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 95% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
57 Total Awards
$28,657 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Central Florida is a great place for teaching students working on their doctor’s degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctor’s degrees to 57 students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at UCF are $28,657 per year.

UCF does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 79% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
24 Total Awards
$18,482 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Florida Atlantic University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value teaching schools in Florida. FAU is a public institution located in Boca Raton, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 24 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at FAU are $18,482 a year.

FAU does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 90% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
57 Total Awards
$30,130 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Florida helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value teaching schools in Florida. UF is located in Gainesville, Florida and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 57 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

UF graduate students pay an average of $30,130 in tuition and fees each year.

Online graduate courses are available at UF, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 79% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

UF also made our Best Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida list, coming in at #1.

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#6

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida
5 Total Awards
$31,216 Average Tuition & Fees

Florida Gulf Coast University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value doctor’s degree teaching programs. FGCU is located in Fort Myers, Florida and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at FGCU are $31,216 a year.

One thing to take note of is that FGCU does offer online graduate classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 62% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
71 Total Awards
$26,707 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, Florida State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teaching students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, the large public school awarded 71 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Florida State are $26,707 a year.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Florida State. In fact, around 92% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Florida State is ranked #5 for overall quality in Florida.

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20 Total Awards
$24,211 Average Tuition & Fees

Florida International University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. This large public school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 20 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at FIU are $24,211 per year.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at FIU. In fact, around 84% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#9

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, Florida
51 Total Awards
$14,400 Average Tuition & Fees

St. Thomas University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Miami Gardens, Florida, and it awarded 51 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

STU graduate students pay an average of $14,400 in tuition and fees each year.

Online graduate courses are available at STU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 45% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

STU also made our Best Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida list, coming in at #2.

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#9

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
12 Total Awards
$21,930 Average Tuition & Fees

University of North Florida ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. UNF is located in Jacksonville, Florida and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at UNF are $21,930 a year.

UNF does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida
38 Total Awards
$12,350 Average Tuition & Fees

Southeastern University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida ranking. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Lakeland, Florida, and it awarded 38 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at SEU are $12,350 a year.

SEU does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 78% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

Lynn University

Boca Raton, Florida
30 Total Awards
$13,700 Average Tuition & Fees

Lynn University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value doctor’s degree teaching programs. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 30 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Lynn University Fighting Knights are $13,700 per year.

Lynn University Fighting Knights does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida
4 Total Awards
$15,218 Average Tuition & Fees

Saint Leo University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. St. Leo University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Leo, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 4 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at St. Leo University are $15,218 a year.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at St. Leo University. In fact, around 92% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#14

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, Florida
9 Total Awards
$17,482 Average Tuition & Fees

Florida Southern College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value doctor’s degree teaching programs. Located in Lakeland, Florida, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 9 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Florida Southern are $17,482 a year.

Florida Southern does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 30% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#15

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
294 Total Awards
$22,790 Average Tuition & Fees

Nova Southeastern University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. NUS Florida is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 294 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at NUS Florida are $22,790 per year.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at NUS Florida. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, NUS Florida is ranked #4 for overall quality in Florida.

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#16

Barry University

Miami, Florida
6 Total Awards
$17,910 Average Tuition & Fees

Barry University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 6 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Barry University are $17,910 a year.

Barry University does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 29% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#17

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
5 Total Awards
$41,036 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Miami ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. Located in Coral Gables, Florida, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 5 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at U Miami are $41,036 a year.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at U Miami. In fact, around 29% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#18

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
15 Total Awards
$30,832 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #18, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale did quite well on this year’s best value schools for teaching students working on their doctor’s degree. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 15 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale are $30,832 per year.

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.

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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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