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2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

41 Ranked Colleges
454 Degrees Awarded
$23,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. 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 Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 11,925 people earned their degree in general engineering, making the major the 78th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, general engineering graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $66,152 and had an average of $20,077 in loans still to pay off.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 454 general engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 41 colleges that offered a degree in general engineering. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general 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 general engineering program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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The engineering 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 “Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid”.

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Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Engineering (With Aid)

#1

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of New Mexico - Main Campus. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. University of New Mexico - Main Campus is a public institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The school has a large population, and it awarded 33 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNM also took the #17 spot in our “Best General Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Mexico - Main Campus are $19,890, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Engineering at University of New Mexico - Main Campus

#2

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend West Virginia University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. WVU is a large public school situated in Morgantown, West Virginia. It awarded 38 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree engineering students with aid list, WVU has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best General Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154.

Read more about General Engineering at WVU

#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Berkeley. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Berkeley, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s engineering degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

UC Berkeley not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Berkeley are $29,347, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Engineering at University of California - Berkeley

#4

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Louisiana Tech University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. Louisiana Tech University is located in Ruston, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s engineering degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana Tech are $12,690, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Engineering at Louisiana Tech University

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 #5 for the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s engineering degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus General Engineering Report

#6

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas

Lamar University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Beaumont, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s engineering degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Lamar University are $15,699, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

University of Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #7. Athens, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s engineering degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best General Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Georgia General Engineering Report

#5 in overall quality

University of Nebraska - Lincoln ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. UNL is a large school located in Lincoln, Nebraska that handed out 20 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UNL also made our “Best General Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska - Lincoln are $19,513.

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#9

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Arkansas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 40 doctorate’s engineering degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UARK, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best General Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121.

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#10

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Mississippi State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, this large public school awarded 24 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s engineering students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree engineering students with aid list, Mississippi State has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best General Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State are $23,950, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#23 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 21 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UWM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best General Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee are $25,295, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Engineering at UWM

With a ranking of #12, New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. New Mexico State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It awarded 14 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NMSU Main Campus are $18,275.

Full New Mexico State University - Main Campus General Engineering Report

#13

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, Tennessee
#18 in overall quality

Tennessee Technological University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Tennessee Tech University is a public institution located in Cookeville, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 21 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Tennessee Tech University also took the #18 spot in our “Best General Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee Tech University are $20,498.

Read more about General Engineering at Tennessee Technological University

#14

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, Alaska

University of Alaska Fairbanks ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. This medium-sized school is located in Fairbanks, Alaska, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UAF are $24,287.

Full UAF General Engineering Report

#15

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas

University of Arkansas at Little Rock landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. UA Little Rock is a public institution located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UA Little Rock are $14,884.

Read more about General Engineering at University of Arkansas at Little Rock

#16

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#7 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in College Station, Texas, this large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s engineering students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best General Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743.

Read more about General Engineering at Texas A&M College Station

#17

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
#25 in overall quality

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. UCCS is a fairly large school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado that handed out 12 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree engineering students with aid list, UCCS has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best General Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs are $25,774, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

University of Memphis landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Memphis, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s engineering degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Engineering at UofM

North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. This fairly large school is located in Fargo, North Dakota, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full North Dakota State University - Main Campus General Engineering Report

#20

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#15 in overall quality

Old Dominion University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Old Dominion is located in Norfolk, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 34 doctorate’s engineering degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Old Dominion, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best General Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion are $33,288, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Engineering at Old Dominion

#21

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #21, Brown University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Providence, Rhode Island is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s engineering degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree engineering students with aid list, Brown has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brown are $60,363, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a fairly large school located in Carbondale, Illinois that handed out 5 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SIUC are $32,928.

Read full report on General Engineering at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Texas A&M University - Kingsville came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Kingsville, Texas, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M Kingsville are $14,066, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Engineering at Texas A&M Kingsville

Wright State University - Main Campus came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. This fairly large school is located in Dayton, Ohio, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Wright State University - Main Campus are $24,286, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Engineering at Wright State University - Main Campus

#25

Morgan State University

Baltimore, Maryland
#24 in overall quality

Morgan State University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Morgan State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 10 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Morgan State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best General Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Morgan State are $17,339, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Rémi Kaupp.

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