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2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 9,411 people earned their degree in general engineering, making the major the 83rd most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,232 general engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 594 general engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 23 colleges that offer a degree in general engineering. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general 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 general 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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Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 23 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Engineering (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

Out of the 23 schools in the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of West Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Pensacola, Florida, and it awarded 1 masters’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UWF also took the #0 spot in our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UWF are $24,894, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Engineering at UWF

#2

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 23 schools in the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #2 spot on the list. North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s engineering degrees to qualified students.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best General Engineering Master’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 NC State are $28,999.

Read more about General Engineering at North Carolina State University

#3

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 23 schools in the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Louisiana Tech University landed the #3 spot on the list. Louisiana Tech University is located in Ruston, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 32 masters’s engineering degrees to qualified students.

Louisiana Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana Tech are $12,690, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Engineering at Louisiana Tech University

#4

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. UGA is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 14 masters’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also took the #2 spot in our “Best General Engineering Master’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 UGA are $27,476.

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#5

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida
#17 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida Gulf Coast University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in Fort Myers, Florida, this fairly large public school handed out 10 degrees to qualified masters’s engineering students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FGCU, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FGCU are $31,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Engineering at Florida Gulf Coast University

#6

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana
#12 in overall quality

McNeese State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. This medium-sized school is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and it awarded 5 masters’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

McNeese also took the #12 spot in our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at McNeese State University are $16,386, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#3 in overall quality

University of Arkansas came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this large public school handed out 55 diplomas to qualified masters’s engineering students in 2019-2020.

UARK also took the #3 spot in our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Engineering at University of Arkansas

#8

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
#14 in overall quality

Marshall University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Huntington, West Virginia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s engineering degrees to 19 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree engineering students whose families make $48-$75k list, Marshall University has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best General Engineering Master’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 Marshall University are $21,162.

Read more about General Engineering at Marshall University

#7 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Alabama at Birmingham is a large public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 124 masters’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UAB also took the #7 spot in our “Best General Engineering Master’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 Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188.

Full University of Alabama at Birmingham General Engineering Report

#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UT Chattanooga is a fairly large school located in Chattanooga, Tennessee that handed out 22 masters’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Chattanooga also took the #6 spot in our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Chattanooga are $18,334, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Engineering at UT Chattanooga

#11

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. West Virginia University is a public institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU also made our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Engineering at West Virginia University

#18 in overall quality

University of Louisiana at Lafayette ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This fairly large school is located in Lafayette, Louisiana, and it awarded 28 masters’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree engineering students whose families make $48-$75k list, UL Lafayette has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are $23,865, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Engineering at UL Lafayette

#13

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Old Dominion University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Old Dominion University is located in Norfolk, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 106 masters’s engineering degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree engineering students whose families make $48-$75k list, Old Dominion has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion University are $33,288, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Old Dominion General Engineering Report

#10 in overall quality

University of Alabama in Huntsville landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Alabama in Huntsville is a medium-sized school located in Huntsville, Alabama that handed out 95 masters’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UAH also took the #10 spot in our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama in Huntsville are $25,386, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Alabama in Huntsville General Engineering Report

#15

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee
#19 in overall quality

Tennessee State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #15. This medium-sized school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 6 masters’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Tennessee State University, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best General Engineering Master’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 Tennessee State University are $20,860.

Read full report on General Engineering at Tennessee State University

#16

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#4 in overall quality

Mississippi State University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, this large public school awarded 14 degrees to qualified masters’s engineering students in 2019-2020.

Mississippi State also took the #4 spot in our “Best General Engineering Master’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 University are $23,950.

Read more about General Engineering at Mississippi State University

#13 in overall quality

Arkansas State University - Main Campus landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, this fairly large public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified masters’s engineering students in 2019-2020.

A-State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best General Engineering Master’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 Arkansas State University - Main Campus are $11,586.

Full A-State General Engineering Report

#18

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #18. This large school is located in Richmond, Virginia, and it awarded 8 masters’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

VCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best General Engineering Master’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 VCU are $29,228.

Full VCU General Engineering Report

#19

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s engineering students in 2019-2020.

UNC Charlotte did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Engineering at UNC Charlotte

#20

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Auburn University is located in Auburn, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s engineering degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Auburn, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Auburn General Engineering Report

#21

Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
#20 in overall quality

Southern University and A & M College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this medium-sized public school handed out 10 degrees to qualified masters’s engineering students in 2019-2020.

Southern University and A & M College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern University and A & M College are $16,684, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Engineering at Southern University and A & M College

#22

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
#16 in overall quality

Jackson State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Jackson State is a medium-sized school located in Jackson, Mississippi that handed out 8 masters’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree engineering students whose families make $48-$75k list, Jackson State has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Jackson State University are $9,445, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Engineering Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #23. Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Daytona Beach, Florida. It awarded 3 masters’s engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach also took the #11 spot in our “Best General Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach are $19,736, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Engineering at Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach

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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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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