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2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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 $48-$75k

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 $48-$75k” 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.

This year’s “Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 18 colleges that offered a degree in chemical engineering. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great chemical engineering programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the chemical 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 Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree chem eng students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Chemical Engineering (Income $48-$75k) 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 $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #1 spot on the list. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s chem eng degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also made our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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 $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Florida is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Florida Chemical Engineering Report

#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school awarded 22 degrees to qualified doctorate’s chem eng students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree chem eng students whose families make $48-$75k list, Georgia Tech has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#4 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 Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s chem eng degrees to 20 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NC State, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at NC State

#5

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. University of Virginia - Main Campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s chem eng degrees to qualified students.

University of Virginia also took the #3 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’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 Chemical Engineering Report

#6

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#13 in overall quality

Florida State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Florida State University is a large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 3 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State also took the #13 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at Florida State University

#15 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also took 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

#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 $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Virginia Tech Chemical Engineering Report

#9

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#11 in overall quality

University of Kentucky landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UK is located in Lexington, Kentucky and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s chem eng degrees to qualified students.

UK also made our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at UK

#10

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#6 in overall quality

Clemson University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Clemson University is located in Clemson, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s chem eng degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Clemson, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’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 University Chemical Engineering Report

#9 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 11 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree chem eng students whose families make $48-$75k list, Louisiana State University has also earned the #9 rank 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at Louisiana State University

#18 in overall quality

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Florida A&M University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s chem eng degrees to qualified students.

Florida A&M University also made our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #18. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida A&M University are $24,669.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at Florida A&M University

#13

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 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 UofSC are $30,160.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at UofSC

#14

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#8 in overall quality

Auburn University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Auburn is a large school located in Auburn, Alabama that handed out 7 doctorate’s chem eng 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 are $31,956, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at Auburn University

#15

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of Louisville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Louisville 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. 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.

Full University of Louisville Chemical Engineering Report

#12 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s chem eng students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree chem eng students whose families make $48-$75k list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

#17

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, The University of Alabama did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UA is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s chem eng degrees to qualified students.

UA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 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 UA are $30,940.

Full UA Chemical Engineering Report

#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 $48-$75k list. Florida Institute of Technology is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Melbourne, Florida. It awarded 1 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida Tech also made our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #16. 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.

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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