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2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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$27,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value CE Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Computer Engineering is the 60th most popular major in the country with 16,932 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, computer engineering graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $68,762 and had an average of $25,829 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 3,151 computer engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $64,393 and $25,713 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 528 computer engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 26 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer engineering. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent computer engineering programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the computer engineering program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Engineering (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the list. Duke University is a fairly large school located in Durham, North Carolina that handed out 18 masters’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Computer Engineering Master’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 Duke are $59,140.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s CE degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Master’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 Florida are $30,130.

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#13 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the #3 spot on the list. UCF is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 19 masters’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree ce students whose families make $75-$110k list, UCF has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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 CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. North Carolina State University is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 97 masters’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree ce students whose families make $75-$110k list, NC State has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Computer Engineering Master’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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#14 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 #5 for the Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s CE degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Computer Engineering Master’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 South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

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#6

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Virginia is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 27 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also took the #2 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Virginia - Main Campus Computer Engineering Report

Florida International University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Florida International University is located in Miami, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 33 masters’s CE degrees to qualified students.

FIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida International University Computer Engineering Report

#8

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

With a ranking of #8, West Virginia University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. WVU is a large public school situated in Morgantown, West Virginia. It awarded 14 masters’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU also made our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Virginia Tech did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 49 masters’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Virginia Tech, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#20 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. FAU is located in Boca Raton, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 masters’s CE degrees to qualified students.

FAU also took the #20 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Master’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 Florida Atlantic University are $18,482.

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Louisiana at Lafayette is located in Lafayette, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s CE degrees to qualified students.

UL Lafayette also took the #0 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are $23,865, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #12. George Mason University is located in Fairfax, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 50 masters’s CE degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GMU, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Fayetteville, Arkansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s CE degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

UARK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#18 in overall quality

East Carolina University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. East Carolina University is located in Greenville, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 masters’s CE degrees to qualified students.

ECU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Computer Engineering Master’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 ECU are $20,685.

Full ECU Computer Engineering Report

#15

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UofSC is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s CE degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree ce students whose families make $75-$110k list, UofSC has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Computer Engineering Master’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 Carolina - Columbia are $30,160.

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#16

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

Clemson University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Clemson University is a large school located in Clemson, South Carolina that handed out 3 masters’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree ce students whose families make $75-$110k list, Clemson has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Clemson Computer Engineering Report

#19 in overall quality

University of Alabama in Huntsville ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This medium-sized school is located in Huntsville, Alabama, and it awarded 5 masters’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

UAH also took the #19 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAH are $25,386, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UAH Computer Engineering Report

#18

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, Auburn University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Auburn University is a large school located in Auburn, Alabama that handed out 44 masters’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

Auburn also took the #5 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Master’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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#19

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, this large public school awarded 33 degrees to qualified masters’s CE students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofL, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisville are $27,575, 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 #20 on this year’s Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this large public school awarded 10 diplomas to qualified masters’s CE students in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UT Knoxville Computer Engineering Report

#21

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee

Tennessee State University landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Tennessee State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 1 masters’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree ce students whose families make $75-$110k list, Tennessee State University has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee State University are $20,860, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Tennessee State University Computer Engineering Report

#22

Mercer University

Macon, Georgia

Mercer University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #22. Mercer University is a medium-sized school located in Macon, Georgia that handed out 7 masters’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

Mercer also made our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #22. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mercer are $15,264, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia

Kennesaw State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #23. Kennesaw State University is a large public school situated in Kennesaw, Georgia. It awarded 31 masters’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

KSU Georgia also made our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #23. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kennesaw State University are $21,174, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full KSU Georgia Computer Engineering Report

#24

Lipscomb University

Nashville, Tennessee
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #24, Lipscomb University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s CE students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree ce students whose families make $75-$110k list, Lipscomb has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lipscomb are $18,000, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#25

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #25, Florida Institute of Technology did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This medium-sized school is located in Melbourne, Florida, and it awarded 9 masters’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida Tech also made our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Institute of Technology are $22,588, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida Institute of Technology Computer Engineering Report

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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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