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2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

26 Ranked Colleges
295 Degrees Awarded
$28,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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 General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

General Mechanical Engineering is the 12th most popular major in the country with 47,598 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 9,478 general mechanical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 295 general mechanical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 26 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general mechanical engineering. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general mechanical engineering programs, but they also cost less that 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 mechanical engineering program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Duke is a fairly large school located in Durham, North Carolina that handed out 18 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees to qualified students.

Vanderbilt also took the #3 spot in our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #3 spot on the list. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 18 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2 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 #4 for the Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Georgia Tech is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 44 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees to qualified students.

Georgia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best General Mechanical 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 Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334.

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#14 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Central Florida is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 20 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general mechanical engineering students whose families make $48-$75k list, UCF has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21 in overall quality

Florida International University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. FIU is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 5 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU also took the #21 spot in our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

North Carolina State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. North Carolina State University is a large school located in Raleigh, North Carolina that handed out 21 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general mechanical engineering students whose families make $48-$75k list, NC State has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#15 in overall quality

Florida State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State also took the #15 spot in our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best General Mechanical 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.

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#10

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

Virginia Tech landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Virginia Tech is a public institution located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 37 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also took the #4 spot in our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, North Carolina A & T State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. North Carolina A & T State University is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 5 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

NC A&T not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina A & T State University are $20,662, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#23 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. FAU is located in Boca Raton, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees to qualified students.

FAU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best General Mechanical 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 Florida Atlantic University are $18,482.

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#13

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#13 in overall quality

University of Kentucky landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UK is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also made our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216.

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#12 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 6 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#17 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #15. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public institution located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Charlotte not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Charlotte are $21,055, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

Clemson University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Clemson University is a public institution located in Clemson, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#25 in overall quality

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #17. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Florida A&M University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #25 on our “Best General Mechanical 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 Florida A&M University are $24,669.

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#22 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, University of Alabama in Huntsville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This medium-sized school is located in Huntsville, Alabama, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UAH also took the #22 spot in our “Best General Mechanical 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 UAH are $25,386.

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#19

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, University of Louisville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

UofL also made our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #20. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisville are $27,575, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UofL General Mechanical Engineering Report

#20

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UofSC is a public institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC also took the #10 spot in our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UofSC General Mechanical Engineering Report

#21

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#7 in overall quality

Auburn University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #21. This large school is located in Auburn, Alabama, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general mechanical engineering students whose families make $48-$75k list, Auburn has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best General Mechanical 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.

Full Auburn General Mechanical Engineering Report

#11 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #22. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this large public school handed out 12 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general mechanical engineering students in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also made our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville General Mechanical Engineering Report

#23

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#18 in overall quality

The University of Alabama ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, this large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general mechanical engineering students in 2019-2020.

UA also made our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#24

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#24 in overall quality

Florida Institute of Technology landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Melbourne, Florida, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general mechanical engineering students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida Tech, the school also landed the #24 spot in our “Best General Mechanical 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 Florida Tech are $22,588.

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#16 in overall quality

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #25. Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach is a medium-sized school located in Daytona Beach, Florida that handed out 4 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best General Mechanical 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 Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach are $19,736.

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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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  • *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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