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2027 Best Engineering-Related Fields Schools in the Southeast Region

28 Colleges in the United States
1,772 Engineering-Related Fields Degrees Awarded
$64,562 Avg Early-Career Salary

Engineering-Related Fields degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their engineering-related fields programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 28 schools to find the best for engineering-related fields students.

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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall engineering-related fields education in the Southeast Region.

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No school ranked higher than North Carolina State University At Raleigh this year for engineering-related fields. This very large public university is located in the city of Raleigh. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. North Carolina State University At Raleigh awarded about 97 engineering-related fields degrees in the most recent data year. Engineering-Related Fields graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $59,622 early in their careers. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $22,113 in student loans. Read more about the engineering-related fields program at North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

A rank of #2 makes Auburn University one of the top schools for engineering-related fields. Auburn University is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn. About 82% of students finish within six years. About 30 engineering-related fields degrees were awarded at Auburn University in the most recent year. Students who receive their engineering-related fields degree from Auburn University earn around $55,422 in the first couple years of their career. Auburn University graduates carry a median of $22,803 in student loans. See the full engineering-related fields program report for Auburn University

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Duke University
Durham, NC

A rank of #3 makes Duke University one of the top schools for engineering-related fields. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Durham. About 97% of students finish within six years. Duke University awarded about 237 engineering-related fields degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering-related fields degree recipients from Duke University generally make around $110,977. Students borrow a median of $13,296 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in engineering-related fields from Duke University

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The University Of Tennessee came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best engineering-related fields schools. The University Of Tennessee is a very large public school located in the city of Knoxville. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 21 engineering-related fields students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Tennessee in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering-related fields degree from The University Of Tennessee earn around $49,826 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,859 to complete this degree. Get the full engineering-related fields details for The University Of Tennessee

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

A rank of #5 makes Clemson University one of the top schools for engineering-related fields. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. Clemson University graduates 87% of students within six years. Clemson University awarded about 74 engineering-related fields degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering-related fields degree from Clemson University earn around $68,904 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. More information about a degree in engineering-related fields from Clemson University

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University Of Central Florida earned the #6 position for engineering-related fields this year. University Of Central Florida is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando. About 78% of students finish within six years. University Of Central Florida awarded about 47 engineering-related fields degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering-related fields program make about $120,323 in their early career. University Of Central Florida graduates carry a median of $21,620 in student loans. More information about a degree in engineering-related fields from University Of Central Florida

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami landed the #7 spot for engineering-related fields this year. Set in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 engineering-related fields students who graduated with this degree at University Of Miami in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering-related fields degree recipients from University Of Miami generally make around $57,234. University Of Miami graduates carry a median of $17,750 in student loans. Get the full engineering-related fields details for University Of Miami

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University Of Louisiana Lafayette came in at #8 for engineering-related fields this year. Located in the city of Lafayette, University Of Louisiana Lafayette is a large public university. About 53% of students finish within six years. University Of Louisiana Lafayette awarded about 60 engineering-related fields degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering-related fields degree recipients from University Of Louisiana Lafayette generally make around $42,873. Typical student debt for the program is $24,373. See the full engineering-related fields program report for University Of Louisiana Lafayette

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East Carolina University placed #9 among the best engineering-related fields schools. Set in the city of Greenville, East Carolina University is a very large public institution. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 43 engineering-related fields students who graduated with this degree at East Carolina University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering-related fields degree recipients from East Carolina University generally make around $51,931. East Carolina University graduates carry a median of $24,747 in student loans. More information about a degree in engineering-related fields from East Carolina University

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West Virginia University placed #10 among the best engineering-related fields schools. Set in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a very large public institution. West Virginia University graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 engineering-related fields students who graduated with this degree at West Virginia University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering-related fields degree from West Virginia University earn around $51,750 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,772. Get the full engineering-related fields details for West Virginia University

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Mercer University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best engineering-related fields schools. Located in the city of Macon, Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Mercer University awarded about 19 engineering-related fields degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering-related fields program make about $56,699 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $32,463 to complete this degree. Read more about the engineering-related fields program at Mercer University

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Florida International University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best engineering-related fields schools. Florida International University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Miami. Florida International University graduates 74% of students within six years. About 63 engineering-related fields degrees were awarded at Florida International University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, engineering-related fields degree recipients from Florida International University generally make around $52,517. Florida International University graduates carry a median of $19,349 in student loans. Read more about the engineering-related fields program at Florida International University

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #13 for engineering-related fields this year. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University awarded about 33 engineering-related fields degrees in the most recent data year. Engineering-Related Fields graduates of Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earn a median of $56,513 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,750 to complete this degree. See the full engineering-related fields program report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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Citadel Military College Of South Carolina earned the #14 position for engineering-related fields this year. Citadel Military College Of South Carolina is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Charleston. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 66 engineering-related fields students who graduated with this degree at Citadel Military College Of South Carolina in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering-related fields program make about $52,909 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,305 to complete this degree. Get the full engineering-related fields details for Citadel Military College Of South Carolina

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Kennesaw State University landed the #15 spot for engineering-related fields this year. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. There were roughly 26 engineering-related fields students who graduated with this degree at Kennesaw State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering-related fields program make about $53,824 in their early career. Kennesaw State University graduates carry a median of $27,004 in student loans. See the full engineering-related fields program report for Kennesaw State University

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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte placed #16 among the best engineering-related fields schools. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public school located in the city of Charlotte. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 52 engineering-related fields students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering-related fields degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte generally make around $51,799. Typical student debt for the program is $24,673. More information about a degree in engineering-related fields from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

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University Of Louisville landed the #17 spot for engineering-related fields this year. University Of Louisville is a very large public school located in the city of Louisville. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 55 engineering-related fields students who graduated with this degree at University Of Louisville in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, engineering-related fields degree recipients from University Of Louisville generally make around $111,299. Typical student debt for the program is $21,910. More information about a degree in engineering-related fields from University Of Louisville

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best engineering-related fields schools. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Liberty University awarded about 70 engineering-related fields degrees in the most recent data year. Engineering-Related Fields graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $45,877 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,414. More information about a degree in engineering-related fields from Liberty University

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University Of South Florida Main Campus earned the #19 position for engineering-related fields this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Tampa. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 33 engineering-related fields students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering-related fields degree from University Of South Florida Main Campus earn around $52,885 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,829. See the full engineering-related fields program report for University Of South Florida Main Campus

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Middle Tennessee State University came in at #20 for engineering-related fields this year. Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public school located in the city of Murfreesboro. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Middle Tennessee State University awarded about 31 engineering-related fields degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the engineering-related fields program make about $67,431 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,576. Get the full engineering-related fields details for Middle Tennessee State University

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Florida Institute Of Technology landed the #21 spot for engineering-related fields this year. Set in the city of Melbourne, Florida Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit institution. Florida Institute Of Technology graduates 62% of students within six years. About 71 engineering-related fields degrees were awarded at Florida Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, engineering-related fields degree recipients from Florida Institute Of Technology generally make around $86,857. Typical student debt for the program is $32,114. More information about a degree in engineering-related fields from Florida Institute Of Technology

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University Of Arkansas landed the #22 spot for engineering-related fields this year. Set in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a very large public institution. University Of Arkansas graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 303 engineering-related fields students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arkansas in the most recent data year. Engineering-Related Fields graduates of University Of Arkansas earn a median of $96,778 early in their careers. University Of Arkansas graduates carry a median of $24,019 in student loans. Get the full engineering-related fields details for University Of Arkansas

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The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best engineering-related fields schools. Located in the city of Chattanooga, The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. About 78 engineering-related fields degrees were awarded at The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga in the most recent year. Students who receive their engineering-related fields degree from The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga earn around $60,284 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in engineering-related fields from The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga

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Arkansas State University Main Campus ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best engineering-related fields schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Jonesboro. About 53% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 141 engineering-related fields students who graduated with this degree at Arkansas State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Engineering-Related Fields graduates of Arkansas State University Main Campus earn a median of $48,847 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,399 to complete this degree. See the full engineering-related fields program report for Arkansas State University Main Campus

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University Of New Orleans earned the #25 position for engineering-related fields this year. Set in the city of New Orleans, University Of New Orleans is a moderately-sized public institution. University Of New Orleans graduates 38% of students within six years. University Of New Orleans awarded about 19 engineering-related fields degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their engineering-related fields degree from University Of New Orleans earn around $42,720 in the first couple years of their career. University Of New Orleans graduates carry a median of $23,048 in student loans. More information about a degree in engineering-related fields from University Of New Orleans

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 28 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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