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2024 Best General Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

23 Colleges in the Southeast Region
551 Master's Degrees
Ranked #67 in popularity, general engineering is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 23 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 551 master's degrees in general engineering to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Engineering School for Your Master's Degree

Best General Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region The engineering master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general engineering students working on their master's degree.

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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 General Engineering Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study General Engineering in the Southeast Region

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for general engineering students seeking a a master's degree.

10 Top Southeast Region Schools for a Master's in Engineering

1
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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
10 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Vanderbilt University if you want to pursue a master's degree in general engineering. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in general engineering from Vanderbilt University

2
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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
59 Annual Graduates

University of Arkansas is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in general engineering. Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general engineering from University of Arkansas

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in general engineering needs to look into North Carolina State University. NC State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Raleigh.More information about a master’s in general engineering from North Carolina State University

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
81 Annual Graduates

Old Dominion University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in general engineering. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general engineering from Old Dominion University

5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
14 Annual Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general engineering from University of Georgia

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10 Annual Graduates

Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general engineering from Mississippi State University

7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
143 Annual Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general engineering from University of Alabama at Birmingham

8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
24 Annual Graduates

Louisiana Tech is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Ruston.More information about a master’s in general engineering from Louisiana Tech University

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3 Annual Graduates

Auburn is a very large public university located in the city of Auburn.More information about a master’s in general engineering from Auburn University

10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5 Annual Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University

Best General Engineering Colleges by State

Explore the best general engineering colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 422 13
Georgia 370 14
North Carolina 334 18
Virginia 331 86
Tennessee 313 37
Alabama 258 222
Louisiana 250 65
Mississippi 243 18
Arkansas 187 62
West Virginia 164 16

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One of 2 majors within the General Engineering area of study, General Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.

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