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

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$29,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 13,610 people earned their degree in chemical engineering, making the major the 66th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, chemical engineering graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $62,963 and had an average of $22,564 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,709 chemical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $65,865 and $22,577 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 222 chemical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 24 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in chemical engineering. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality chemical engineering programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the chemical engineering program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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

Top 24 Best Value Master’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 24 schools in the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s 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. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 2 degrees to qualified masters’s chem eng students in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also made our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’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.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 24 schools in the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s 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. UF is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 36 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree chem eng students whose families make $48-$75k list, UF has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’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.

Full University of Florida Chemical Engineering Report

#3

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 #3 for the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. NC State is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 45 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree chem eng students whose families make $48-$75k list, NC State has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#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 #4 for the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s chem eng degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree chem eng students whose families make $48-$75k list, Georgia Tech has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 24 schools in the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also took the #5 spot in our “Best Chemical 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 Virginia are $32,394.

Full University of Virginia - Main Campus Chemical Engineering Report

#18 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree chem eng students whose families make $48-$75k list, USF Tampa has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Chemical 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 USF Tampa are $21,126.

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#7

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Florida State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Florida State is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 4 masters’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State also made our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida State Chemical Engineering Report

#8

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

Virginia Tech did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, this large public school handed out 10 degrees to qualified masters’s chem eng students in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’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

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
#22 in overall quality

North Carolina A & T State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #9. NC A&T is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s chem eng degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree chem eng students whose families make $48-$75k list, NC A&T has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Chemical 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 North Carolina A & T State University are $20,662.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at NC A&T

#10

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#20 in overall quality

West Virginia University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. WVU is a public institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at WVU

#11

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Arkansas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Fayetteville, Arkansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s chem eng degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

UARK also took the #19 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#16 in overall quality

University of Kentucky ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UK is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Chemical 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 Kentucky are $33,216.

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#13

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#9 in overall quality

Clemson University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Clemson, South Carolina, and it awarded 4 masters’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson also took the #9 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at Clemson University

#14

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, Tennessee
#23 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Tennessee Technological University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Cookeville, Tennessee, this fairly large public school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified masters’s chem eng students in 2019-2020.

Tennessee Tech University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee Tech University are $20,498, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at Tennessee Tech University

#12 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 1 masters’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also made our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. 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.

Full Louisiana State University Chemical Engineering Report

#16

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#17 in overall quality

Mississippi State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Mississippi State is a large public school situated in Mississippi State, Mississippi. It awarded 1 masters’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

Mississippi State also took the #17 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State University are $23,950, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

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 Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #17. University of South Carolina - Columbia is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s chem eng degrees to qualified students.

UofSC also made our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. 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.

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#18

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#7 in overall quality

Auburn University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Auburn, Alabama, this large public school handed out 15 diplomas to qualified masters’s chem eng students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Auburn, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Chemical 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 Auburn University are $31,956.

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#19

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UofL is located in Louisville, Kentucky and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 17 masters’s chem eng degrees to qualified students.

UofL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best Chemical 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 UofL are $27,575.

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#20

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
#24 in overall quality

University of South Alabama came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. USA is a fairly large school located in Mobile, Alabama that handed out 1 masters’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

USA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Chemical 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 Alabama are $16,112.

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#21

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#8 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s chem eng students in 2019-2020.

Tulane also took the #8 spot in our “Best Chemical 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 Tulane University of Louisiana are $61,176.

Full Tulane Chemical Engineering Report

#22

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#14 in overall quality

The University of Alabama landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UA is a large public school situated in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It awarded 10 masters’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UA, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UA are $30,940, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Alabama Chemical Engineering Report

#11 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a large public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 1 masters’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Knoxville, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’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.

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#24

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#13 in overall quality

Florida Institute of Technology did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #24. Florida Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution located in Melbourne, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’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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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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  • *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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