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2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

12 Ranked Colleges
217 Degrees Awarded
$21,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking.

General Engineering is the 83rd most popular major in the country with 9,411 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,232 general engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 217 general engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 12 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general engineering. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general 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 general engineering program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 12 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Engineering (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#10 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. USF Tampa is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 1 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree engineering students whose families make $30-$48k list, USF Tampa has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best General Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Engineering at USF Tampa

#2

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. UGA is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 doctorate’s engineering degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree engineering students whose families make $30-$48k list, UGA has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best General Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Engineering at UGA

#3

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Virginia University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 38 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree engineering students whose families make $30-$48k list, WVU has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best General 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 WVU are $26,154.

Read more about General Engineering at WVU

#4

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Louisiana Tech University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Louisiana Tech is a fairly large school located in Ruston, Louisiana that handed out 8 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana Tech also made our “Best General Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana Tech University are $12,690, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Engineering at Louisiana Tech University

#5

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arkansas landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and it awarded 40 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree engineering students whose families make $30-$48k list, UARK has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best General Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UARK General Engineering Report

#6

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#1 in overall quality

Mississippi State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Mississippi State is a public institution located in Mississippi State, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 24 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Mississippi State also made our “Best General Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State University are $23,950, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Engineering at Mississippi State

#7

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, Tennessee
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Tennessee Technological University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Cookeville, Tennessee, this fairly large public school awarded 21 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s engineering students in 2019-2020.

Tennessee Tech University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General 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 Tennessee Technological University are $20,498.

Read full report on General Engineering at Tennessee Technological University

#8

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

Old Dominion University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Old Dominion is a large public school situated in Norfolk, Virginia. It awarded 34 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree engineering students whose families make $30-$48k list, Old Dominion has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best General 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 Old Dominion are $33,288.

Full Old Dominion General Engineering Report

#9

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Memphis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Memphis is located in Memphis, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 doctorate’s engineering degrees to qualified students.

UofM also made our “Best General Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Engineering at University of Memphis

#10

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#7 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Richmond, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s engineering degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

VCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best General 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 VCU are $29,228.

Read full report on General Engineering at VCU

#11

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
#10 in overall quality

University of Arkansas at Little Rock did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. This medium-sized school is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UA Little Rock, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best General Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UA Little Rock are $14,884, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Engineering at UA Little Rock

#12

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
#12 in overall quality

Jackson State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Jackson, Mississippi, this medium-sized public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s engineering students in 2019-2020.

Jackson State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best General 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 Jackson State are $9,445.

Read more about General Engineering at Jackson State University

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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.

Credits

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