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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

10 Ranked Colleges
80 Degrees Awarded
$28,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Aerospace Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Aerospace Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 7,582 people earned their degree in aerospace and aeronautical engineering, making the major the 101st most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, aerospace and aeronautical engineering graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $65,466 and had an average of $23,943 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,049 aerospace and aeronautical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $59,750 and $25,124 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 80 aerospace and aeronautical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Aerospace Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 10 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in aerospace and aeronautical engineering. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality aerospace and aeronautical engineering programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the aerospace and aeronautical engineering program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Aerospace Engineering 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 aerospace engineering students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 10 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 10 schools in the Best Value Aerospace Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s aerospace engineering degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Aerospace & Aeronautical 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 UF are $30,130.

Full University of Florida Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Report

#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Aerospace Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Georgia Tech is a large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 30 doctorate’s aerospace engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Aerospace & Aeronautical 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 Tech are $31,334.

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#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 10 schools in the Best Value Aerospace Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s aerospace engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Aerospace & Aeronautical 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 North Carolina State University are $28,999.

Read more about Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering at North Carolina State University

#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Central Florida. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Aerospace Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. UCF is a large school located in Orlando, Florida that handed out 2 doctorate’s aerospace engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UCF Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Report

#5

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 10 schools in the Best Value Aerospace Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Tech landed the #5 spot on the list. Virginia Tech is a public institution located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 20 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. 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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#9 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Aerospace Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s aerospace engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#5 in overall quality

Auburn University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Aerospace Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Auburn, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s aerospace engineering degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Auburn also took the #5 spot in our “Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University are $31,956, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

University of Alabama in Huntsville ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Aerospace Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Alabama in Huntsville is a public institution located in Huntsville, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UAH, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama in Huntsville are $25,386, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#7 in overall quality

The University of Alabama came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Aerospace Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s aerospace engineering degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UA, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UA are $30,940, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6 in overall quality

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Aerospace Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach is a private not-for-profit institution located in Daytona Beach, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Aerospace & Aeronautical 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach are $19,736.

Read more about Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering at Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach

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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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