2024 Best General Computer Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in Alabama

If you pursue a doctor's degree in general computer engineering, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #68 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Alabama to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of general computer engineering. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 12 doctor's degrees in general computer engineering during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on general computer engineering students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other general computer engineering students want to attend this school to pursue a doctor's degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized general computer engineering related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general computer engineering students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Computer Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in Alabama list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study General Computer Engineering in Alabama

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for general computer engineering students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top Alabama Schools for a Doctorate in General Computer Engineering

1

Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

Auburn University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in general computer engineering. Auburn is a very large public university located in the city of Auburn.More information about a doctorate in general computer engineering from Auburn University

2

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

1 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Alabama at Birmingham if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in general computer engineering. Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in general computer engineering from University of Alabama at Birmingham

2

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

University of Alabama in Huntsville is a good option for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in general computer engineering. Located in the midsize city of Huntsville, UAH is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in general computer engineering from University of Alabama in Huntsville

Best General Computer Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best General Computer Engineering Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	217	41
North Carolina	190	4
Virginia	182	11
Mississippi	154	0
Tennessee	150	8
Louisiana	146	3
South Carolina	135	16
Kentucky	119	5

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General Computer Engineering Related Rankings by Major

One of 3 majors within the Computer Engineering area of study, General Computer Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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). More about our data sources and methodologies.