by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Chemical Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 161 doctor's degrees in chemical engineering to qualified students.
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The chem eng doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for chemical engineering students working on their doctor's degree.
The chem eng school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Chemical Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in chemical engineering.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a doctor's degree in chemical engineering. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in chemical engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus
North Carolina State University is a great option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in chemical engineering. NC State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Raleigh.More information about a doctorate in chemical engineering from North Carolina State University
Auburn University is a wonderful option for students interested in a doctor's degree in chemical engineering. Auburn is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Auburn.More information about a doctorate in chemical engineering from Auburn University
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in chemical engineering has to look into Virginia Tech. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in chemical engineering from Virginia Tech
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in chemical engineering from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Clemson is a very large public university located in the midsize suburb of Clemson.More information about a doctorate in chemical engineering from Clemson University
Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in chemical engineering from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Explore the best chemical engineering schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 138 | 16 |
| Virginia | 127 | 24 |
| Georgia | 126 | 40 |
| North Carolina | 115 | 27 |
| Mississippi | 113 | 0 |
| Louisiana | 103 | 19 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 12 |
| Alabama | 98 | 13 |
| South Carolina | 91 | 13 |
| Kentucky | 87 | 11 |
One of 41 majors within the Engineering area of study, Chemical Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 153 |
| Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 528 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 295 |
| Civil Engineering | 286 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 283 |
| General Engineering | 209 |
| Materials Engineering | 131 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 102 |
| Computer Engineering | 101 |
| Industrial Engineering | 92 |
| Other Engineering | 71 |
