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

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

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” 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.

This year’s “Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking analyzed 17 colleges that offered 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.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general computer engineering program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. 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

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree general computer engineering students.

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

#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 21 doctorate’s general computer engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best General Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Tech. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s general computer engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also made our “Best General Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. 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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#3

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida Institute of Technology. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. Florida Institute of Technology is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Melbourne, Florida. It awarded 5 doctorate’s general computer engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida Tech also made our “Best General Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Institute of Technology are $22,588.

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#4

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clemson University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Clemson, South Carolina, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s general computer engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson also took the #8 spot 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 Clemson University are $23,246.

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#5

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #5 spot on the list. NC State is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s general computer engineering degrees to qualified students.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 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 NC State are $28,999.

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#6

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#4 in overall quality

University of Florida landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. UF is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general computer engineering students 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 University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#5 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. UofSC is a public institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC also took the #5 spot in our “Best General Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#1 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #8. This large school is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s general computer engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also took the #1 spot 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 Virginia are $32,394.

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#9

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee
#15 in overall quality

Tennessee State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general computer engineering degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Tennessee State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best General Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee State University are $20,860, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of Central Florida did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general computer engineering degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

UCF also took the #9 spot 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 UCF are $28,657.

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#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Alabama in Huntsville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Huntsville, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general computer engineering degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UAH, the school also landed the #12 spot 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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#14 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #12. UAB is a public institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UAB did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best General Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#16 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Boca Raton, Florida 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general computer engineering students list, FAU has also earned the #16 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 FAU are $18,482.

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#14

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#13 in overall quality

University of Louisville landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. UofL is a large school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 3 doctorate’s general computer engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UofL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best General Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofL are $27,575, 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 ranking. Located in Auburn, Alabama, this large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general computer engineering students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Auburn, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best General Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s general computer engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also took the #11 spot in our “Best General Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17 in overall quality

University of Louisiana at Lafayette did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Computer Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, this fairly large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general computer engineering students in 2019-2020.

UL Lafayette also took the #17 spot in our “Best General Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UL Lafayette are $23,865, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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%.

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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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