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2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

26 Ranked Colleges
445 Degrees Awarded
$28,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 29,892 people earned their degree in electrical engineering, making the major the 26th most popular in the United States.

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” ranking looked at 26 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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.

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 electrical engineering program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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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” 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

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree ee students.

Top 26 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Electrical Engineering in the Southeast Region

#1

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Clemson University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. Clemson University is a large public school situated in Clemson, South Carolina. 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 University are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at Clemson University

#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Virginia Tech. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. Blacksburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s EE degrees to 35 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ee students list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #5 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 Virginia Tech are $30,547.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at Virginia Tech

#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school handed out 83 degrees to qualified doctorate’s EE students in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Electrical 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.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at Georgia Tech

#4

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. NC State is a large school located in Raleigh, North Carolina that handed out 43 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at North Carolina State University

#5

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#15 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Mississippi State University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. Located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, this large public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s EE students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ee students list, Mississippi State has also earned the #15 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 Mississippi State are $23,950.

Full Mississippi State Electrical Engineering Report

#19 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. USF Tampa is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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 more about Electrical Engineering at USF Tampa

#9 in overall quality

University of Central Florida came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Central Florida is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 26 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCF, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UCF Electrical Engineering Report

#8

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#21 in overall quality

Florida Institute of Technology came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida Tech is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Melbourne, Florida. It awarded 8 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida Tech, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Institute of Technology are $22,588, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at Florida Tech

#9

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
#25 in overall quality

North Carolina A & T State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. NC A&T is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 7 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

NC A&T also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #25. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NC A&T are $20,662.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at NC A&T

#10

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#7 in overall quality

University of Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school handed out 23 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s EE students in 2019-2020.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at UF

#11

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Virginia is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 17 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ee students list, University of Virginia has also earned the #4 rank 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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

#20 in overall quality

Florida International University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Florida International University is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 21 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 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 International University are $24,211.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at FIU

#13

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#14 in overall quality

Florida State University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s EE students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ee students list, Florida State has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Electrical 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.

Full Florida State University Electrical Engineering Report

#14

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#22 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Charlotte, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UNC Charlotte Electrical Engineering Report

#15

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

With a ranking of #15, Florida Atlantic University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s EE students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at FAU

#12 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Louisiana State University is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s EE degrees to qualified students.

Louisiana State University also took the #12 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 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

#17

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#18 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #17. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 4 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #18 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 South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160.

Full UofSC Electrical Engineering Report

#25 in overall quality

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s EE degrees 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

#24 in overall quality

University of Alabama in Huntsville came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama in Huntsville are $25,386.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at UAH

#11 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a large public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 18 doctorate’s EE 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 Electrical 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 Electrical Engineering at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

#20

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#23 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, University of Louisville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s EE degrees to 4 students 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UofL are $27,575.

Full University of Louisville Electrical Engineering Report

#21

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#10 in overall quality

Auburn University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #21. Auburn is a large public school situated in Auburn, Alabama. It awarded 7 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

Auburn not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Auburn Electrical Engineering Report

#22

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #22, The University of Alabama did quite well on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ee students list, UA has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Electrical 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.

Full The University of Alabama Electrical Engineering Report

#23

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#13 in overall quality

University of Kentucky landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. UK is located in Lexington, Kentucky and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s EE degrees to qualified students.

UK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at University of Kentucky

#24

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 ranking, coming in at #24. This large school is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU also took the #17 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 George Mason University are $37,410.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at GMU

#25

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 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 Vanderbilt are $50,624.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at Vanderbilt University

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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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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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