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2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

26 Ranked Colleges
295 Degrees Awarded
$28,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 47,598 people earned their degree in general mechanical engineering, making the major the 12th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 9,478 general mechanical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 295 general mechanical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 26 colleges that offered a degree in general mechanical engineering. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general mechanical engineering programs that also have a lower cost than 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 mechanical engineering program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Mechanical Engineering (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. This fairly large school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best General Mechanical 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 Vanderbilt are $50,624.

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#2

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Duke University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. This fairly large school is located in Durham, North Carolina, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke also took the #1 spot in our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Georgia Tech is a large public school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 44 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general mechanical engineering students whose families make $75-$110k list, Georgia Tech has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best General Mechanical 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best General Mechanical 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 UF are $30,130.

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#14 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Florida. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UCF is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 20 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF also took the #14 spot in our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Florida State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Florida State is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general mechanical engineering students whose families make $75-$110k list, Florida State has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21 in overall quality

Florida International University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Miami, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

FIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best General Mechanical 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 FIU are $24,211.

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#18 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. USF Tampa is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general mechanical engineering students whose families make $75-$110k list, USF Tampa has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best General Mechanical 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 USF Tampa are $21,126.

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#9

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

North Carolina State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 21 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

Virginia Tech landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 37 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general mechanical engineering students whose families make $75-$110k list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. 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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#11

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
#19 in overall quality

North Carolina A & T State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Greensboro, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

NC A&T also made our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #19. 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.

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#25 in overall quality

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this medium-sized public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general mechanical engineering students in 2019-2020.

Florida A&M University also made our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #25. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida A&M University are $24,669.

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#22 in overall quality

University of Alabama in Huntsville ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Alabama in Huntsville is a medium-sized school located in Huntsville, Alabama that handed out 7 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UAH also made our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #22. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UAH are $25,386.

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#14

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#23 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Florida Atlantic University is a large school located in Boca Raton, Florida that handed out 7 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

FAU also took the #23 spot in our “Best General Mechanical 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 FAU are $18,482.

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#15

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#13 in overall quality

University of Kentucky landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Lexington, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

UK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #16. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a large school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 12 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Clemson University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Clemson University is located in Clemson, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Clemson, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#20 in overall quality

University of Louisville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #18. UofL is a large public school situated in Louisville, Kentucky. It awarded 6 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UofL also took the #20 spot in our “Best General Mechanical 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 Louisville are $27,575.

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#12 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #19. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 6 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#17 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a large school located in Charlotte, North Carolina that handed out 8 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Charlotte, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best General Mechanical 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 North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055.

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#21

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#7 in overall quality

Auburn University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Auburn University is a public institution located in Auburn, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Auburn also made our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956.

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#11 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #22. Knoxville, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Knoxville, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best General Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#18 in overall quality

The University of Alabama landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best General Mechanical 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 UA are $30,940.

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#24

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#24 in overall quality

Florida Institute of Technology came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Florida Tech is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Melbourne, Florida. It awarded 3 doctorate’s general mechanical engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general mechanical engineering students whose families make $75-$110k list, Florida Tech has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best General Mechanical 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 Florida Tech are $22,588.

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#16 in overall quality

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Mechanical Engineering Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general mechanical engineering students in 2019-2020.

Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach also took the #16 spot in our “Best General Mechanical 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach are $19,736.

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  • 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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  • *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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