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2023 Best Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in Alabama

6 Colleges
$111,936 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Engineering Doctor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, engineering was ranked 5th in Alabama. In fact, 914 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Alabama to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in Alabama

The following schools top our list of the Best Engineering Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Top Alabama Schools for a Doctorate in Engineering

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Our 2023 rankings named Auburn University the best school in Alabama for engineering students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a very large student population.

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#2

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Alabama. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. UA is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Alabama at Birmingham is a great place for engineering students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Birmingham, UAB is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Alabama in Huntsville helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best engineering schools in Alabama. UAH is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Huntsville.

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Out of the 6 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Alabama landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Mobile, USA is a public college with a large student population.

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#6

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, AL

Tuskegee University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree engineering programs. Tuskegee is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Tuskegee.

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Best Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 178
Florida 2,629
Virginia 1,286
Tennessee 508
North Carolina 1,668
Georgia 1,617
West Virginia 158
Louisiana 293
South Carolina 617
Kentucky 281
Arkansas 193

Engineering Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Electrical Engineering 11,021
Mechanical Engineering 9,007
Civil Engineering 6,042
Computer Engineering 5,557
Biomedical Engineering 4,252
General Engineering 3,548
Systems Engineering 3,068
Industrial Engineering 3,028
Chemical Engineering 2,662
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 2,375
Other Engineering 1,820
Materials Engineering 1,810
Operations Research 1,191
Electrical and Computer Engineering. 928
Environmental Engineering 919
Robotics Engineering 560
Engineering Science 451
Nuclear Engineering 437
Manufacturing Engineering 423
Petroleum Engineering 401
Agricultural Engineering 332
Construction Engineering 288
Engineering Physics 286
Architectural Engineering 243
Geoscience Engineering 173
Polymer & Plastics Engineering 167
Engineering Mechanics 144
Mining Engineering 132
Ocean Engineering 112
Textile Engineering 96
Biological Engineering 80
Energy Systems Engineering 79
Marine Engineering 44
Metallurgical Engineering 40
Biochemical Engineering 21
Ceramic Engineering 20
Electromechanical Engineering 16
Surveying Engineering 11
Paper Science & Engineering 7

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer & Information Sciences 60,971
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 28,851
Mathematics & Statistics 15,127
Physical Sciences 12,705
Engineering Technologies 7,672

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

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