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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Engineering (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

17 Ranked Colleges
110 Degrees Awarded
$26,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $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 Vallue CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $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 doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 110 computer engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer engineering. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality computer engineering programs that also have a lower cost than 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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Vallue CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 17 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Engineering (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Vallue CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Florida is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 8 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ce students whose families make more than $110k list, UF has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best 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.

Full University of Florida Computer Engineering Report

#7 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Vallue CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 21 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ce students whose families make more than $110k list, USF Tampa has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best 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 USF Tampa are $21,126.

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#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Florida. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Central Florida is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCF, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’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 Vallue CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. NC State is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s CE degrees to qualified students.

NC State also made our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full NC State Computer Engineering Report

#5

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Virginia Tech. The school came in at #5 for the Best Vallue CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. Virginia Tech is a large public school situated in Blacksburg, Virginia. It awarded 11 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also took the #2 spot in our “Best 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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#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s CE degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

UAB also took the #14 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Alabama at Birmingham Computer Engineering Report

#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Louisiana at Lafayette did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Lafayette, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s CE degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UL Lafayette, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’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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#8

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#5 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UofSC is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s CE degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best 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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#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Alabama in Huntsville did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Alabama in Huntsville is a medium-sized school located in Huntsville, Alabama that handed out 4 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

UAH also made our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAH are $25,386, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee
#15 in overall quality

Tennessee State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Vallue CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Tennessee State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 3 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

Tennessee State University also took the #15 spot in our “Best 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 Tennessee State University are $20,860.

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#11

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#1 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #11 on this year’s Best Vallue CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Virginia is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ce students whose families make more than $110k list, University of Virginia has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#16 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Vallue CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. FAU is a large school located in Boca Raton, Florida that handed out 1 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

FAU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

Clemson University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Clemson is located in Clemson, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s CE degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ce students whose families make more than $110k list, Clemson has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best 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.

Full Clemson Computer Engineering Report

#14

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#6 in overall quality

Auburn University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Auburn University is located in Auburn, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s CE degrees to qualified students.

Auburn not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best 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 Auburn are $31,956.

Full Auburn Computer Engineering Report

#15

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of Louisville did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UofL is a large school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 3 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

UofL also made our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. 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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#11 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #16 on this year’s Best Vallue CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also made our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. 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 Vallue CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #17. Melbourne, Florida is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s CE degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Florida Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Institute of Technology are $22,588, 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%.

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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