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

48 Ranked Colleges
2,430 Degrees Awarded
$29,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

With 200,458 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, engineering is the 6th most popular major in the United States. In 2017-2018, engineering graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $64,888 and had an average of $23,564 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 40,264 engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $61,596 and $23,814 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 2,430 engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 48 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in engineering. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent 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 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 Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Engineering (Income $0-$30k) 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 Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Durham, North Carolina. It awarded 88 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best 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 Duke are $59,140.

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#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 48 schools in the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #2 spot on the list. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s engineering degrees to 44 students in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also took the #3 spot in our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#9 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 #3 for the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. University of Florida is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 138 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2 in overall quality

Out of the 48 schools in the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 336 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

North Carolina State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s engineering degrees to 224 students in 2019-2020.

NC State also made our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. 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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#19 in overall quality

University of Central Florida ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Central Florida is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 118 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF also took the #19 spot in our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#23 in overall quality

Florida State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school handed out 34 degrees to qualified doctorate’s engineering students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best 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 State University are $26,707.

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Florida International University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Florida International University is located in Miami, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 46 doctorate’s engineering degrees to qualified students.

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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With a ranking of #10, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 71 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 USF Tampa are $21,126.

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#11

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#15 in overall quality

University of Georgia landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UGA is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 17 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. This large school is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, and it awarded 61 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

Virginia Tech came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Blacksburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s engineering degrees to 220 students in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also made our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. 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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#14

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#13 in overall quality

West Virginia University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. WVU is a large public school situated in Morgantown, West Virginia. It awarded 38 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina

North Carolina A & T State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. NC A&T is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 31 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at NC A&T are $20,662, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Florida Atlantic University is located in Boca Raton, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 17 doctorate’s engineering degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana

Louisiana Tech University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Louisiana Tech University is a fairly large school located in Ruston, Louisiana that handed out 10 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

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

Full Louisiana Tech Engineering Report

#18

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#10 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #18. This fairly large school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Tulane did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane University of Louisiana are $61,176, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Louisiana State University is a large school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 56 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. 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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#20

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#12 in overall quality

University of Arkansas landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UARK is a large public school situated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It awarded 40 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree engineering students whose families make $0-$30k list, UARK has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, this fairly large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s engineering students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga are $18,334.

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#22

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, Tennessee

Tennessee Technological University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. 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.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee Tech University are $20,498, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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With a ranking of #23, University of Louisiana at Lafayette did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Lafayette, Louisiana, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are $23,865, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Louisiana at Lafayette Engineering Report

#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #24, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UT Knoxville is a large school located in Knoxville, Tennessee that handed out 122 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree engineering students whose families make $0-$30k list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best 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 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798.

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#25

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

Clemson University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Clemson is a public institution located in Clemson, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 74 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Clemson, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best 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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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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