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2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

18 Ranked Colleges
143 Degrees Awarded
$29,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. 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 Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 13,314 people earned their degree in chemical engineering, making the major the 53rd most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,681 chemical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 143 chemical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 18 colleges that offer a degree in chemical engineering. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality chemical engineering programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the chemical 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 Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Chemical Engineering (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #1 spot on the list. Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also took the #2 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Vanderbilt Chemical Engineering Report

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Chemical 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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#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 22 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus

#4

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. NC State is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 20 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also made our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at North Carolina State University

#5

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at Florida State

#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Chemical 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.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at USF Tampa

#7

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. This large school is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Chemical 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 are $32,394.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at University of Virginia

#8

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

Virginia Tech came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at Virginia Tech

#9 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this large public school awarded 11 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s chem eng students in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also took the #9 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

#10

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#6 in overall quality

Clemson University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. Clemson University is a large public school situated in Clemson, South Carolina. It awarded 10 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Chemical 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 Clemson are $23,246.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at Clemson University

#11

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this large public school awarded 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s chem eng students in 2019-2020.

UofSC also took the #10 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at UofSC

#12 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Chemical Engineering Report

#13

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#11 in overall quality

University of Kentucky landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UK is a large school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 10 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UK, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at University of Kentucky

#18 in overall quality

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s chem eng degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Florida A&M University also took the #18 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are $24,669, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida A&M University Chemical Engineering Report

#15

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Auburn University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Auburn is a public institution located in Auburn, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Auburn, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University are $31,956, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Auburn Chemical Engineering Report

#16

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, University of Louisville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UofL is located in Louisville, Kentucky and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s chem eng degrees to qualified students.

UofL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Chemical 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.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at University of Louisville

#17

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#14 in overall quality

The University of Alabama did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, this large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s chem eng students in 2019-2020.

UA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UA are $30,940, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at UA

#18

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, Florida Institute of Technology did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Florida Tech is located in Melbourne, Florida and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s chem eng degrees to qualified students.

Florida Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Tech are $22,588, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at Florida Tech

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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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