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2022 Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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 $30-$48k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 3,485 people earned their degree in general materials engineering, making the major the 189th most popular in the United States.

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 $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 13 colleges that offered a degree in general materials engineering. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general materials engineering programs, but they also cost less that 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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree materials processing and manufacturing students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Materials Engineering (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. 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 UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UF General Materials Engineering Report

#1 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 $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. Georgia Tech is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 34 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees to qualified students.

Georgia Tech also made our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. 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.

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#3

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#4 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 $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees to qualified students.

University of Virginia also took the #4 spot in our “Best General Materials 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.

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#4

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Carolina State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. North Carolina State University 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999.

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#11 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 Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing students in 2019-2020.

FIU also made our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

University of Central Florida landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Orlando, Florida, this large public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing students in 2019-2020.

UCF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 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 University of Central Florida are $28,657.

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#7

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Virginia Tech did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also took the #2 spot in our “Best General Materials 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.

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#8

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UK is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UK, the school also landed the #8 spot 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 UK are $33,216.

Full University of Kentucky General Materials Engineering Report

#9

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#6 in overall quality

Clemson University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Clemson, South Carolina, this large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing students in 2019-2020.

Clemson also made our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville 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 $30-$48k ranking. UT Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 18 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees to qualified students.

UT Knoxville not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UT Knoxville General Materials Engineering Report

#13 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UAB is a large public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 1 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees in 2019-2020.

UAB also made our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Alabama at Birmingham General Materials Engineering Report

#12

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Auburn University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Auburn, Alabama, this large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing students in 2019-2020.

Auburn also took the #7 spot 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Materials Engineering at Auburn

#13

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#11 in overall quality

The University of Alabama came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UA is a large public school situated in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It awarded 1 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees in 2019-2020.

UA also made our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. 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%.

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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