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

17 Ranked Colleges
110 Degrees Awarded
$26,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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 CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

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 Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking analyzed 17 colleges that offered a degree 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

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

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

#7 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. USF Tampa is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 21 doctorate’s CE degrees to qualified students.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 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 University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

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#2

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 #2 for the Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. Virginia Tech is a public institution located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida Institute of Technology. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Melbourne, Florida, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s CE students in 2019-2020.

Florida Tech also took the #10 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. 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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#4

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Clemson University landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in Clemson, South Carolina, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ce students list, Clemson has also earned the #8 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 Clemson are $23,246.

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#5

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 9 degrees to qualified doctorate’s CE students in 2019-2020.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#4 in overall quality

University of Florida ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 8 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF 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 CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. University of South Carolina - Columbia 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 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 Carolina - Columbia are $30,160.

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#8

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#1 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Virginia is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 3 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also made our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. 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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#9

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee
#15 in overall quality

Tennessee State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this medium-sized public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s CE students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ce students list, Tennessee State University has also earned the #15 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 Tennessee State University are $20,860.

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#10

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
#9 in overall quality

University of Central Florida ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. UCF is a large school located in Orlando, Florida that handed out 12 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12 in overall quality

University of Alabama in Huntsville came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. UAH is located in Huntsville, Alabama and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s CE degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ce students list, UAH has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. 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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#14 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #12. This large school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s CE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ce students list, UAB has also earned the #14 rank 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 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 did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #13. Boca Raton, Florida is the setting for this 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 FAU, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. 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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#14

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#13 in overall quality

University of Louisville came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, this large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s CE students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofL, the school also landed the #13 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 University of Louisville are $27,575.

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#15

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#6 in overall quality

Auburn University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Auburn, Alabama, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s CE students in 2019-2020.

Auburn also took the #6 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 Auburn University are $31,956.

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#11 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Knoxville, Tennessee 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ce students list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #11 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 UT Knoxville are $31,798.

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#17 in overall quality

University of Louisiana at Lafayette landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value CE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. UL Lafayette is a fairly large school located in Lafayette, Louisiana that handed out 1 doctorate’s CE degrees 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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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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