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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Materials Engineering (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

13 Ranked Colleges
122 Degrees Awarded
$29,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

General Materials Engineering is the 189th most popular major in the country with 3,485 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 768 general materials engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 122 general materials engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 13 colleges that offered a degree in general materials engineering. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general materials engineering programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general materials engineering program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree materials processing and manufacturing students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Materials Engineering (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

UF also took the #5 spot in our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Materials Engineering at University of Florida

#1 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 #2 for the Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 34 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus General Materials Engineering Report

#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #3 spot on the list. NC State is a large school located in Raleigh, North Carolina that handed out 17 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full NC State General Materials Engineering Report

#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Florida International University is a large school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 4 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best General Materials 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 FIU are $24,211.

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#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Florida. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Orlando, Florida, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF also took the #10 spot in our “Best General Materials 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.

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#6

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Virginia is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 5 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Virginia General Materials Engineering Report

#7

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

Virginia Tech ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Blacksburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also made our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Materials Engineering at Virginia Tech

#8

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Clemson University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Clemson, South Carolina, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Clemson, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also took the #9 spot in our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Materials Engineering at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

#10

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#8 in overall quality

University of Kentucky came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing students in 2019-2020.

UK also made our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree materials processing and manufacturing students whose families make $0-$30k list, UAB has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best General Materials 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 at Birmingham are $19,188.

Read more about General Materials Engineering at University of Alabama at Birmingham

#12

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#7 in overall quality

Auburn University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Auburn, Alabama, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree materials processing and manufacturing students whose families make $0-$30k list, Auburn has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best General Materials 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.

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#13

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#11 in overall quality

The University of Alabama ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. The University of Alabama is a public institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UA, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UA are $30,940, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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%.

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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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