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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Industrial Engineering (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

15 Ranked Colleges
122 Degrees Awarded
$27,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Best Vallue IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this 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 Vallue IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking analyzed 15 colleges that offered a degree in industrial engineering. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality industrial engineering programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the industrial 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 Vallue IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Industrial Engineering (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. The school came in at #1 for the Best Vallue IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school awarded 13 degrees to qualified doctorate’s IE students 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 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 Industrial Engineering Report

#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Central Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Best Vallue IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. Located in Orlando, Florida, this large public school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s IE students in 2019-2020.

UCF also made our “Best Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UCF Industrial Engineering Report

#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Florida State University is a large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 6 doctorate’s IE degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida State Industrial Engineering Report

#4

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
#11 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Vallue IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina A & T State University landed the #4 spot on the list. North Carolina A & T State University is a fairly large public school situated in Greensboro, North Carolina. It awarded 7 doctorate’s IE degrees in 2019-2020.

NC A&T also made our “Best Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC A&T are $20,662, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 14 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s IE students in 2019-2020.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Industrial 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.

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#12 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of South Florida - Main Campus is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s IE degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree ie students whose families make more than $110k list, USF Tampa has also earned the #12 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 South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Industrial Engineering Report

#7

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

Virginia Tech landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Virginia Tech is a public institution located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#7 in overall quality

Mississippi State University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Mississippi State University is a public institution located in Mississippi State, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State are $23,950.

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#9

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#4 in overall quality

Clemson University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Vallue IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Clemson is a public institution located in Clemson, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s 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 are $23,246, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#3 in overall quality

Auburn University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Auburn is located in Auburn, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 doctorate’s IE degrees to qualified students.

Auburn also took the #3 spot 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 Auburn University are $31,956.

Full Auburn University Industrial Engineering Report

#14 in overall quality

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s IE degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Florida A&M University also made our “Best Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida A&M University are $24,669, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Industrial Engineering at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

#15 in overall quality

University of Alabama in Huntsville ranked #12 on this year’s Best Vallue IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UAH is a medium-sized school located in Huntsville, Alabama that handed out 1 doctorate’s IE degrees in 2019-2020.

UAH not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama in Huntsville are $25,386, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Industrial Engineering at UAH

#13

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#13 in overall quality

University of Louisville ranked #13 on this year’s Best Vallue IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UofL is a large school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 4 doctorate’s IE degrees in 2019-2020.

UofL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofL are $27,575, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Industrial Engineering at University of Louisville

#8 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #14. This large school is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s IE degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. 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 Industrial Engineering at UT Knoxville

#15

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#6 in overall quality

University of Miami did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue IE Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #15. U Miami is a private not-for-profit institution located in Coral Gables, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

U Miami also made our “Best Industrial Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. 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.

Read more about Industrial Engineering at U Miami

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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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