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2023 Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee

10 Colleges
$65,643 Avg Salary
$23,891 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree School for You

With 820 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer science is the #18 most popular major in Tennessee.

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Tennessee to see which bachelor'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 Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Our analysis found Vanderbilt University to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Tennessee. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.

CompSci majors at Vanderbilt take out an average of $16,846 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a great place for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public school located in the city of Knoxville.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, compsci majors at UT Knoxville accumulate an average of around $22,995 in student debt.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Tennessee Technological University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Tennessee Tech University is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Cookeville.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, compsci graduates from Tennessee Tech University carry an average student debtload of $21,387.

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#4

Rhodes College

Memphis, TN

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Rhodes College is a great place for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Rhodes College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Memphis.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Middle Tennessee State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Middle Tennessee State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Murfreesboro.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, compsci graduates from Middle Tennessee State University carry an average student debtload of $27,294.

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The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. UT Chattanooga is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Chattanooga.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, compsci graduates from UT Chattanooga carry an average student debtload of $26,669.

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The University of Tennessee - Martin ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the remote town of Martin, UT Martin is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#8

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

With a ranking of #8, University of Memphis did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a very large student population.

CompSci majors at UofM take out an average of $28,662 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#9

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Austin Peay State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Clarksville.

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#10

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN

Tennessee State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Tennessee State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Nashville.

CompSci majors at Tennessee State University take out an average of $27,663 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 1,408
Virginia 693
North Carolina 2,948
Florida 532
Kentucky 103
South Carolina 95
Louisiana 675
Arkansas 168
Alabama 203
Mississippi 93
West Virginia 103

One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to CompSci

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
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