by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 4 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of engineering. Combined, these schools handed out 364 doctor's degrees in engineering to qualified students.
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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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good 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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 engineering students working on their doctor's degree.
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 the Best Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in engineering.
It's hard to beat Virginia Tech if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in engineering. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering from Virginia Tech
It's hard to beat University of Virginia - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in engineering. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering from University of Virginia - Main Campus
It is hard to beat George Mason University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in engineering. GMU is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax.More information about a doctorate in engineering from George Mason University
Old Dominion University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in engineering. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering from Old Dominion University
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29 | 499 |
| Georgia | 28 | 416 |
| Mississippi | 28 | 59 |
| South Carolina | 28 | 131 |
| North Carolina | 26 | 381 |
| Kentucky | 26 | 64 |
| Alabama | 25 | 133 |
| Tennessee | 25 | 186 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 102 |
| Arkansas | 23 | 56 |
| West Virginia | 20 | 41 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 69 |
| Civil Engineering | 53 |
| General Engineering | 41 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 31 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 24 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 20 |
| Chemical Engineering | 20 |
| Other Engineering | 20 |
| Materials Engineering | 18 |
| Systems Engineering | 17 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 174 |
| Physical Sciences | 165 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 136 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 42 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 16 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 11 |
| Engineering Technologies | 3 |
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