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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Electrical Engineering in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

28 Ranked Colleges
445 Degrees Awarded
$29,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Electrical Engineering is the 26th most popular major in the country with 29,892 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 5,015 electrical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 445 electrical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 28 colleges that offered a degree in electrical engineering. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent electrical engineering programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the electrical engineering program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the “Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

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Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Electrical Engineering in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

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 #1 for the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 23 doctorate’s EE 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 Electrical 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 Florida are $30,130.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at University of Florida

#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 #2 for the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s EE degrees to 83 students in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech also took the #2 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9 in overall quality

Out of the 28 schools in the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the #3 spot on the list. UCF is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 26 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Electrical 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 Central Florida are $28,657.

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#20 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. FIU is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 21 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ee students with aid list, FIU has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Electrical 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 International University are $24,211.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at Florida International University

#5

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#6 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 #5 for the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. NC State is a large school located in Raleigh, North Carolina that handed out 43 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NC State, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full NC State Electrical Engineering Report

#19 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at USF Tampa

#7

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#14 in overall quality

Florida State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #7. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s EE degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

Florida State also made our “Best Electrical 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.

Full Florida State University Electrical Engineering Report

#8

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, and it awarded 17 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also took the #4 spot in our “Best Electrical 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.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at University of Virginia

#9

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
#25 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, North Carolina A & T State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. North Carolina A & T State University is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s EE degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NC A&T, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best Electrical 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 North Carolina A & T State University are $20,662.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at North Carolina A & T State University

#10

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

Virginia Tech came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 35 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at Virginia Tech

#25 in overall quality

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s EE degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Florida A&M University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #25 on our “Best Electrical 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 A&M University are $24,669.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at Florida A&M University

#12

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Boca Raton, Florida, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at FAU

#13

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

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

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at Vanderbilt University

#14

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#15 in overall quality

Mississippi State University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Mississippi State is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s EE degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Mississippi State, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State are $23,950, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#22 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. UNC Charlotte is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s EE degrees to qualified students.

UNC Charlotte also took the #22 spot in our “Best Electrical 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 North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

#16

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Duke University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #16. Duke is located in Durham, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 40 doctorate’s EE degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Duke, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Electrical 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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#12 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #17. Baton Rouge, Louisiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s EE degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Electrical Engineering Report

#18

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#17 in overall quality

George Mason University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #18. This large school is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at GMU

#24 in overall quality

University of Alabama in Huntsville landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UAH is located in Huntsville, Alabama and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s EE degrees to qualified students.

UAH did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #24 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama in Huntsville are $25,386, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at University of Alabama in Huntsville

#20

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#13 in overall quality

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #20. University of Kentucky is a large school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 7 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

UK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at UK

#21

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

Clemson University landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Clemson, South Carolina, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson also took the #8 spot in our “Best Electrical 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.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at Clemson University

#22

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#23 in overall quality

With a ranking of #22, University of Louisville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Louisville is a large public school situated in Louisville, Kentucky. It awarded 4 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

UofL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisville are $27,575, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at UofL

#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #23, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. UT Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 18 doctorate’s EE degrees to qualified students.

UT Knoxville also took the #11 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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

#24

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#18 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. UofSC is a public institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC also took the #18 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at University of South Carolina - Columbia

#25

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#16 in overall quality

The University of Alabama ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. The University of Alabama is a public institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ee students with aid list, UA has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Electrical 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 The University of Alabama are $30,940.

Full The University of Alabama Electrical Engineering Report

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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%.

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  • 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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