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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Civil Engineering (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

26 Ranked Colleges
252 Degrees Awarded
$30,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Civil Engineering is the 45th most popular major in the country with 21,561 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, civil engineering graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $60,122 and had an average of $23,807 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 4,697 civil engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,348 and $23,791 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 252 civil engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 26 colleges that offered a degree in civil engineering. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great civil engineering programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the civil engineering program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree civil eng students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Civil Engineering (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s civil eng degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also took the #3 spot in our “Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Vanderbilt University Civil Engineering Report

#2

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Duke is a private not-for-profit institution located in Durham, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree civil eng students whose families make $48-$75k list, Duke has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Civil 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 Duke are $59,140.

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#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UF is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Civil 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 UF are $30,130.

Full University of Florida Civil Engineering Report

#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Georgia Tech is a large public school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 25 doctorate’s civil eng degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech also took the #2 spot in our “Best Civil 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 Georgia Tech are $31,334.

Full Georgia Tech Civil Engineering Report

#20 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Florida International University is located in Miami, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s civil eng degrees to qualified students.

FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Civil Engineering at FIU

#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Central Florida did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Central Florida is a large school located in Orlando, Florida that handed out 21 doctorate’s civil eng degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCF, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Central Florida Civil Engineering Report

#7

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Virginia is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 5 doctorate’s civil eng degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree civil eng students whose families make $48-$75k list, University of Virginia has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Civil Engineering at University of Virginia - Main Campus

#8

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#8 in overall quality

North Carolina State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 19 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s civil eng students in 2019-2020.

NC State also took the #8 spot in our “Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Civil Engineering at NC State

#17 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. USF Tampa is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s civil eng degrees to qualified students.

USF Tampa also took the #17 spot in our “Best Civil 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 South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

Read full report on Civil Engineering at University of South Florida - Main Campus

#10

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#12 in overall quality

Florida State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Florida State University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Florida State Civil Engineering Report

#11

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#1 in overall quality

Virginia Tech came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Blacksburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s civil eng degrees to 30 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Virginia Tech, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Civil Engineering at Virginia Tech

#12

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Clemson University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Clemson, South Carolina, this large public school awarded 13 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s civil eng students in 2019-2020.

Clemson did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Civil 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 Clemson University are $23,246.

Read more about Civil Engineering at Clemson

#13

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#19 in overall quality

University of Kentucky ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UK is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also took the #19 spot in our “Best Civil 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 Kentucky are $33,216.

Full University of Kentucky Civil Engineering Report

#22 in overall quality

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this medium-sized public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s civil eng students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree civil eng students whose families make $48-$75k list, Florida A&M University has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Civil 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 Florida A&M University are $24,669.

Read full report on Civil Engineering at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

#15

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#18 in overall quality

George Mason University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. GMU is located in Fairfax, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s civil eng degrees to qualified students.

GMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Civil Engineering at George Mason University

#15 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Louisiana State University is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s civil eng degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Civil Engineering Report

#17

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#23 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public institution located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Charlotte did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best Civil 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 UNC Charlotte are $21,055.

Read more about Civil Engineering at UNC Charlotte

#24 in overall quality

University of Alabama in Huntsville came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Huntsville, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s civil eng degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree civil eng students whose families make $48-$75k list, UAH has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Civil 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 Alabama in Huntsville are $25,386.

Read more about Civil Engineering at University of Alabama in Huntsville

#21 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s civil eng degrees in 2019-2020.

UAB not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UAB Civil Engineering Report

#20

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s civil eng degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

UofSC also took the #10 spot in our “Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Civil Engineering at UofSC

#21

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #21. University of Louisville is a large school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 2 doctorate’s civil eng degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisville are $27,575, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#9 in overall quality

Auburn University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Auburn, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s civil eng degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

Auburn also took the #9 spot in our “Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Auburn Civil Engineering Report

#23

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#16 in overall quality

The University of Alabama ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s civil eng degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UA, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Civil 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 UA are $30,940.

Read full report on Civil Engineering at UA

#13 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a large public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 14 doctorate’s civil eng degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Civil Engineering at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

#25

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#25 in overall quality

Florida Institute of Technology did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Civil Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #25. Melbourne, Florida is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s civil eng degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida Tech, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best Civil 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 Florida Tech are $22,588.

Read more about Civil Engineering at Florida Tech

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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%.

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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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