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2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

17 Ranked Colleges
110 Degrees Awarded
$26,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Computer Engineering is the 60th most popular major in the country with 16,932 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, computer engineering graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $68,762 and had an average of $25,829 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 3,151 computer engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $64,393 and $25,713 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 110 computer engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 17 colleges that offered a degree in computer engineering. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality computer engineering 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 computer engineering program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 17 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Engineering in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s CE degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer Engineering at UF

#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. USF Tampa is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 21 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ce students with aid list, USF Tampa has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Central Florida is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 12 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF also took the #9 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer Engineering at University of Central Florida

#4

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s CE degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full North Carolina State University Computer Engineering Report

#5

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Virginia is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 3 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ce students with aid list, University of Virginia has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Computer Engineering 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 University of Virginia are $32,394.

Full University of Virginia - Main Campus Computer Engineering Report

#6

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Virginia Tech did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, this large public school awarded 11 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s CE students in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee
#15 in overall quality

Tennessee State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #7. This medium-sized school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

Tennessee State University also made our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee State University are $20,860, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Florida Atlantic University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, this large public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s CE students in 2019-2020.

FAU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full FAU Computer Engineering Report

#17 in overall quality

University of Louisiana at Lafayette came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a fairly large public school situated in Lafayette, Louisiana. It awarded 1 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

UL Lafayette also took the #17 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UL Lafayette are $23,865, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Louisiana at Lafayette Computer Engineering Report

#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Alabama at Birmingham is a large public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 4 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ce students with aid list, UAB has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Computer Engineering 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 UAB are $19,188.

Read more about Computer Engineering at University of Alabama at Birmingham

#12 in overall quality

University of Alabama in Huntsville came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Alabama in Huntsville is a public institution located in Huntsville, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UAH, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering 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 UAH are $25,386.

Full UAH Computer Engineering Report

#12

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#5 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of South Carolina - Columbia is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s CE degrees to qualified students.

UofSC also took the #5 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer Engineering at University of South Carolina - Columbia

#13

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#13 in overall quality

University of Louisville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #13. University of Louisville is a large school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 3 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofL, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisville are $27,575, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

Clemson University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Clemson is a public institution located in Clemson, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer Engineering at Clemson

#15

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#6 in overall quality

Auburn University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Auburn University is a large school located in Auburn, Alabama that handed out 6 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

Auburn also took the #6 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University are $31,956, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer Engineering at Auburn

#11 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a large school located in Knoxville, Tennessee that handed out 4 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Knoxville, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#10 in overall quality

Florida Institute of Technology ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Melbourne, Florida, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s CE students in 2019-2020.

Florida Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Computer Engineering 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 Florida Institute of Technology are $22,588.

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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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