2026 Best General Engineering Science Schools in the Southeast Region

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

No school ranked higher than Vanderbilt University this year for general engineering science. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 42 general engineering science degrees were awarded at Vanderbilt University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general engineering science degree from Vanderbilt University earn around $81,126 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,000. More information about a degree in general engineering science from Vanderbilt University

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Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC

Coastal Carolina University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general engineering science, ranking #2. Coastal Carolina University is a large public school located in the city of Conway. Coastal Carolina University graduates 48% of students within six years. Coastal Carolina University awarded about 14 general engineering science degrees in the most recent data year. General Engineering Science graduates of Coastal Carolina University earn a median of $38,272 early in their careers. Coastal Carolina University graduates carry a median of $27,174 in student loans. See the full general engineering science program report for Coastal Carolina University

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Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, VA

Students looking for a strong general engineering science program will find one at Sweet Briar College, which ranked #3. Located in the rural area of Sweet Briar, Sweet Briar College is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. There were roughly 11 general engineering science students who graduated with this degree at Sweet Briar College in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in general engineering science from Sweet Briar College

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University Of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

University Of New Orleans came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best general engineering science schools. Located in the city of New Orleans, University Of New Orleans is a moderately-sized public university. University Of New Orleans graduates 38% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 general engineering science students who graduated with this degree at University Of New Orleans in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general engineering science degree recipients from University Of New Orleans generally make around $42,720. Typical student debt for the program is $23,048. Read more about the general engineering science program at University Of New Orleans

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus
University, MS

University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general engineering science, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of University. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 32 general engineering science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Mississippi Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general engineering science degree from University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn around $73,758 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,444 to complete this degree. Read more about the general engineering science program at University Of Mississippi Main Campus