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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Computer Engineering in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

17 Ranked Colleges
110 Degrees Awarded
$26,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 12,892 people earned their degree in general computer engineering, making the major the 61st most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,782 general computer engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 110 general computer engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 17 colleges that offer a degree in general computer engineering. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general computer engineering programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general computer engineering program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 17 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Computer Engineering in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. UF is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 8 doctorate’s general computer engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general computer engineering students with aid list, UF has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best General Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 21 doctorate’s general computer engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general computer engineering students with aid list, USF Tampa has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best General Computer 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 University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

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#9 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the #3 spot on the list. UCF is located in Orlando, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 doctorate’s general computer engineering degrees to qualified students.

UCF also made our “Best General Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657.

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#4

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Carolina State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. North Carolina State University is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also took the #3 spot in our “Best General Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 3 doctorate’s general computer engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best General Computer 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 University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394.

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#6

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Virginia Tech did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s general computer engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general computer engineering students with aid list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best General Computer 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 Virginia Tech are $30,547.

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#7

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this medium-sized public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general computer engineering students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general computer engineering students with aid list, Tennessee State University has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best General Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee State University are $20,860, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#16 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #8. FAU is located in Boca Raton, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s general computer engineering degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FAU, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best General Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Louisiana at Lafayette did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. UL Lafayette is located in Lafayette, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s general computer engineering degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general computer engineering students with aid list, UL Lafayette has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best General Computer 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 University of Louisiana at Lafayette are $23,865.

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#14 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Alabama at Birmingham is a large public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 4 doctorate’s general computer engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general computer engineering students with aid list, UAB has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best General Computer 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188.

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#12 in overall quality

University of Alabama in Huntsville landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Alabama in Huntsville is a medium-sized public school situated in Huntsville, Alabama. It awarded 4 doctorate’s general computer engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general computer engineering students with aid list, UAH has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best General Computer 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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#12

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#5 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s general computer engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best General Computer 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 UofSC are $30,160.

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#13

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#13 in overall quality

University of Louisville ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s general computer engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofL, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best General Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisville are $27,575, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Clemson University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Clemson, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general computer engineering degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Clemson, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best General Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#6 in overall quality

Auburn University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Auburn, Alabama, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general computer engineering students in 2019-2020.

Auburn not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best General Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s general computer engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general computer engineering students with aid list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best General Computer 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 UT Knoxville are $31,798.

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#17

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#10 in overall quality

Florida Institute of Technology did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #17. Florida Institute of Technology is located in Melbourne, Florida and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s general computer engineering degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida Tech, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best General Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Tech are $22,588, 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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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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