by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 8 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 499 doctor's degrees in engineering during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The engineering doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for engineering students working on their doctor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in engineering.
University of Florida is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in engineering. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering from University of Florida
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in engineering needs to take a look at University of Central Florida. UCF is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Orlando.More information about a doctorate in engineering from University of Central Florida
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in engineering. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
It's hard to beat University of Miami if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in engineering. Located in the city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering from University of Miami
Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering from Florida State University
USF Tampa is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tampa.More information about a doctorate in engineering from University of South Florida - Main Campus
FIU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Miami.More information about a doctorate in engineering from Florida International University
Florida Tech is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Melbourne.More information about a doctorate in engineering from Florida Institute of Technology
Explore all the Best Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 29 | 339 |
| Georgia | 28 | 416 |
| Mississippi | 28 | 59 |
| South Carolina | 28 | 131 |
| North Carolina | 26 | 381 |
| Kentucky | 26 | 64 |
| Alabama | 25 | 133 |
| Tennessee | 25 | 186 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 102 |
| Arkansas | 23 | 56 |
| West Virginia | 20 | 41 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 134 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 82 |
| Civil Engineering | 62 |
| Computer Engineering | 41 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 38 |
| Materials Engineering | 31 |
| Industrial Engineering | 30 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 19 |
| Chemical Engineering | 16 |
| Environmental Engineering | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 282 |
| Physical Sciences | 238 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 160 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 76 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 27 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 22 |
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