by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 10 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of general engineering. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 198 doctor's degrees in general engineering during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The engineering 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality 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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general engineering students working on their doctor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for general engineering students seeking a a doctor's degree.
University of Arkansas is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in general engineering. Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in general engineering from University of Arkansas
Mississippi State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in general engineering. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in general engineering from Mississippi State University
University of Georgia is a good option for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in general engineering. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in general engineering from University of Georgia
It is difficult to beat West Virginia University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in general engineering. Located in the city of Morgantown, WVU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in general engineering from West Virginia University
Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in general engineering from Old Dominion University
Tennessee Tech University is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Cookeville.More information about a doctorate in general engineering from Tennessee Technological University
Louisiana Tech is a fairly large public university located in the town of Ruston.More information about a doctorate in general engineering from Louisiana Tech University
Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in general engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University
UofM is a very large public university located in the city of Memphis.More information about a doctorate in general engineering from University of Memphis
UA Little Rock is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Little Rock.More information about a doctorate in general engineering from University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Explore the best general engineering schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 138 | 0 |
| Virginia | 127 | 31 |
| Georgia | 126 | 10 |
| Mississippi | 113 | 29 |
| Louisiana | 103 | 12 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 20 |
| Arkansas | 58 | 55 |
| West Virginia | 49 | 41 |
General Engineering is one of 41 different types of Engineering programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 198 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 470 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 320 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 236 |
| Civil Engineering | 228 |
| Chemical Engineering | 175 |
| Materials Engineering | 143 |
| Industrial Engineering | 116 |
| Computer Engineering | 100 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 78 |
| Other Engineering | 78 |
