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2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

20 Ranked Colleges
154 Degrees Awarded
$31,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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 doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 154 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 $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 20 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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 20 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Chemical Engineering (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vanderbilt University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This fairly large school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 5 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 $75-$110k list, Vanderbilt has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at Vanderbilt

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. UF is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 14 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also took the #8 spot in our “Best Chemical 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 UF Chemical Engineering Report

#1 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 22 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech also made our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Georgia Tech Chemical Engineering Report

#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#14 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Florida State is a large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 3 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State also made our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at Florida State University

#5

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 20 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full NC State Chemical Engineering Report

#16 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #6. USF Tampa is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 5 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 $75-$110k list, USF Tampa has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at University of South Florida - Main Campus

#7

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 7 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at University of Virginia - Main Campus

#8

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Virginia Tech did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Blacksburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s chem eng degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also made our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at Virginia Tech

#20 in overall quality

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a medium-sized school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 1 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida A&M University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are $24,669, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

#10

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#7 in overall quality

Clemson University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Clemson 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree chem eng students whose families make $75-$110k list, Clemson has also earned the #7 rank 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 Clemson University are $23,246.

Full Clemson Chemical Engineering Report

#10 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also made our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

#12

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Kentucky is a large school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 10 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 $75-$110k list, UK has also earned the #12 rank 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 University of Kentucky are $33,216.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at UK

#13

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#11 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 6 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 $75-$110k list, UofSC has also earned the #11 rank 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 UofSC are $30,160.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at UofSC

#14

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#9 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 $75-$110k list. Auburn University is a large school located in Auburn, Alabama that handed out 7 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

Auburn also made our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University are $31,956, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at Auburn

#15

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#19 in overall quality

University of Louisville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #15. This large school is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

UofL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 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.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at University of Louisville

#16

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#18 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Virginia Commonwealth University is a large school located in Richmond, Virginia that handed out 2 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

VCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University

#13 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a large public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 7 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville 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 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

#18

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#15 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 $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #18. UA is a large school located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that handed out 3 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 $75-$110k list, UA has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’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.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at The University of Alabama

#19

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Tulane is a fairly large school located in New Orleans, Louisiana that handed out 9 doctorate’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

Tulane also took the #6 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Tulane Chemical Engineering Report

#20

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#17 in overall quality

Florida Institute of Technology came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Florida Institute of Technology 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 #17 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 Institute of Technology

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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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