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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Civil Engineering (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

26 Ranked Colleges
252 Degrees Awarded
$30,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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In 2019-2020, 20,913 people earned their degree in general civil engineering, making the major the 36th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 4,639 general civil engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 252 general civil engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 26 colleges that offer a degree in general civil engineering. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general civil 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 general civil 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 General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Civil Engineering (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Durham, North Carolina, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke also took the #4 spot in our “Best General Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value General Civil Engineering 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 #2 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 general civil engineering degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also took the #3 spot in our “Best General Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 16 doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also took the #7 spot in our “Best General Civil 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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#2 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 General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees to 25 students in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best General Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#8 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 General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 19 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general civil engineering students in 2019-2020.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best General Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. 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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#11 in overall quality

University of Central Florida ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Orlando, Florida, and it awarded 21 doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best General Civil 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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#20 in overall quality

Florida International University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. FIU is located in Miami, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees to qualified students.

FIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best General Civil 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 Florida International University are $24,211.

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#8

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#12 in overall quality

Florida State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best General Civil 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 Florida State are $26,707.

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#17 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general civil engineering students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general civil engineering students whose families make $0-$30k list, USF Tampa has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best General Civil 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 Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

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#10

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#1 in overall quality

Virginia Tech ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Virginia Tech is a large public school situated in Blacksburg, Virginia. It awarded 30 doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best General Civil 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 Virginia Tech are $30,547.

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#11

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Virginia, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best General Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. 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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#13 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. This large school is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general civil engineering students whose families make $0-$30k list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best General Civil 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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#15 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Louisiana State University is a large school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 9 doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also took the #15 spot in our “Best General Civil 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 Louisiana State University are $29,970.

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#14

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Clemson University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Clemson, South Carolina, this large public school handed out 13 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general civil engineering students in 2019-2020.

Clemson did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General Civil 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 University are $23,246.

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#15

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of South Carolina - Columbia is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees to qualified students.

UofSC also took the #10 spot in our “Best General Civil 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.

Full UofSC General Civil Engineering Report

#22 in overall quality

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #16. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this medium-sized public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general civil engineering students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida A&M University, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best General Civil 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 Florida A&M University are $24,669.

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#17

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#19 in overall quality

University of Kentucky ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Kentucky is a large school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 4 doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general civil engineering students whose families make $0-$30k list, UK has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best General Civil 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.

Full University of Kentucky General Civil Engineering Report

#18

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#23 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Charlotte, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

UNC Charlotte not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best General Civil 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 North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055.

Full University of North Carolina at Charlotte General Civil Engineering Report

#21 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UAB, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best General Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAB are $19,188, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Alabama at Birmingham General Civil Engineering Report

#20

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#18 in overall quality

George Mason University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. George Mason University is located in Fairfax, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees to qualified students.

GMU also took the #18 spot in our “Best General Civil Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24 in overall quality

University of Alabama in Huntsville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #21. Huntsville, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

UAH also took the #24 spot in our “Best General Civil 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 UAH are $25,386.

Full University of Alabama in Huntsville General Civil Engineering Report

#22

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, this large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general civil engineering students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisville are $27,575, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#9 in overall quality

Auburn University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Auburn University is a large school located in Auburn, Alabama that handed out 13 doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

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

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#24

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#16 in overall quality

The University of Alabama came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, this large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general civil engineering students in 2019-2020.

UA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best General Civil 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 The University of Alabama are $30,940.

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#25

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#25 in overall quality

Florida Institute of Technology landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Civil Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Melbourne, Florida is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s general civil engineering degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida Tech, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best General Civil 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 Florida Institute of Technology are $22,588.

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  • 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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