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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Industrial Engineering (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

15 Ranked Colleges
122 Degrees Awarded
$27,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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 General IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

General Industrial Engineering is the 86th most popular major in the country with 9,448 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,641 general industrial engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 122 general industrial engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value General IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general industrial engineering. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general industrial 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 general industrial engineering program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value General IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree general ie students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Industrial Engineering (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value General IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. Georgia Tech is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgia Tech, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best General Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Georgia Tech General Industrial Engineering Report

#2

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#5 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 #2 for the Best Value General IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. NC State is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s general IE degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general ie students whose families make $30-$48k list, NC State has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best General Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full NC State General Industrial Engineering Report

#9 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value General IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Central Florida is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF also took the #9 spot in our “Best General Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value General IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Florida State is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 6 doctorate’s general IE degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State also made our “Best General Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. 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 General Industrial Engineering Report

#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value General IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. USF Tampa is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 4 doctorate’s general IE degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also took the #12 spot in our “Best General Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus General Industrial Engineering Report

#6

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

Virginia Tech ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value General IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, this large public school awarded 16 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general IE students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general ie students whose families make $30-$48k list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best General Industrial 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.

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#7

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
#11 in overall quality

North Carolina A & T State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. NC A&T is a fairly large public school situated in Greensboro, North Carolina. It awarded 7 doctorate’s general IE degrees in 2019-2020.

NC A&T did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best General Industrial 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 NC A&T are $20,662.

Read full report on General Industrial Engineering at NC A&T

#8

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Mississippi State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Mississippi State is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s general IE degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Mississippi State, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best General Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State University are $23,950, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#4 in overall quality

Clemson University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Clemson, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general IE degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Clemson not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general ie students whose families make $30-$48k list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best General Industrial 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.

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#14 in overall quality

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida A&M University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best General Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are $24,669, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Industrial Engineering at Florida A&M University

#12

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#3 in overall quality

Auburn University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. Auburn is a large public school situated in Auburn, Alabama. It awarded 16 doctorate’s general IE degrees in 2019-2020.

Auburn also took the #3 spot in our “Best General Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University are $31,956, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Auburn University General Industrial Engineering Report

#13

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#13 in overall quality

University of Louisville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, this large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general IE students in 2019-2020.

UofL also made our “Best General Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UofL are $27,575.

Full UofL General Industrial Engineering Report

#15 in overall quality

University of Alabama in Huntsville ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value General IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Alabama in Huntsville is a medium-sized public school situated in Huntsville, Alabama. It awarded 1 doctorate’s general IE degrees in 2019-2020.

UAH also made our “Best General Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UAH are $25,386.

Full UAH General Industrial Engineering Report

#15

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of Miami did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Coral Gables, Florida, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s general IE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general ie students whose families make $30-$48k list, U Miami has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best General Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Miami are $40,220, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full U Miami General Industrial 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%.

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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