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

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

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Industrial Engineering is the 86th most popular major in the country with 9,448 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, industrial engineering graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $64,716 and had an average of $22,994 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,641 industrial engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $63,360 and $24,071 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 122 industrial engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value 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 industrial engineering. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality industrial engineering programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the industrial engineering program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

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

#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Georgia Tech is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 doctorate’s IE degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ie students whose families make $30-$48k list, Georgia Tech has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best 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 Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334.

Full Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus Industrial Engineering Report

#2

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #2 spot on the list. North Carolina State University is a large school located in Raleigh, North Carolina that handed out 14 doctorate’s IE degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also took the #5 spot in our “Best Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value 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. UCF is located in Orlando, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s IE degrees to qualified students.

UCF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best 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 University of Central Florida are $28,657.

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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 IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Florida State University is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 6 doctorate’s IE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Industrial 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 Industrial Engineering Report

#12 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s IE degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Industrial 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

Virginia Tech came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Virginia Tech is a large school located in Blacksburg, Virginia that handed out 16 doctorate’s IE degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also made our “Best Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. 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 ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. North Carolina A & T State University is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 7 doctorate’s IE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ie students whose families make $30-$48k list, NC A&T has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina A & T State University are $20,662, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full North Carolina A & T State University Industrial Engineering Report

#8

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#7 in overall quality

Mississippi State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Mississippi State University is a large school located in Mississippi State, Mississippi that handed out 10 doctorate’s IE degrees in 2019-2020.

Mississippi State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State are $23,950, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Clemson University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Clemson is a large public school situated in Clemson, South Carolina. It awarded 5 doctorate’s IE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Clemson, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Industrial 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.

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#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. 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.

UT Knoxville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best 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 UT Knoxville are $31,798.

Full UT Knoxville Industrial Engineering Report

#14 in overall quality

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Florida A&M University is a medium-sized school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 1 doctorate’s IE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ie students whose families make $30-$48k list, Florida A&M University has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida A&M University are $24,669, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Industrial Engineering Report

#12

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#3 in overall quality

Auburn University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Auburn is a large school located in Auburn, Alabama that handed out 16 doctorate’s IE degrees in 2019-2020.

Auburn also took the #3 spot in our “Best 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 Industrial Engineering Report

#13

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#13 in overall quality

University of Louisville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #13. This large school is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s IE degrees in 2019-2020.

UofL also made our “Best Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofL are $27,575, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Louisville Industrial Engineering Report

#15 in overall quality

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

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ie students whose families make $30-$48k list, UAH has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAH are $25,386, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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

#15

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#6 in overall quality

University of Miami did quite well in the 2022 Best Value IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #15. Coral Gables, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s IE degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ie students whose families make $30-$48k list, U Miami has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best 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 University of Miami are $40,220.

Full U Miami 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%.

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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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