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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Tennessee

10 Colleges
$57,391 Avg Salary
$24,236 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science 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 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 programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Tennessee

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Science Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Science 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 degree in Tennessee. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.

CompSci majors at Vanderbilt take out an average of $19,563 in student loans while working on their egree.

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The excellent programs at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Tennessee. UT Knoxville is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Knoxville.

While working on their degree, compsci majors at UT Knoxville accumulate an average of around $21,150 in student debt.

Full Computer Science at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tennessee Technological University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Tennessee list. Tennessee Tech University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Cookeville.

The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at Tennessee Tech University take out is $19,000.

Full Computer Science at Tennessee Technological University Report

#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. Rhodes College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Memphis.

On average, compsci graduates from Rhodes College take out $25,982 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Middle Tennessee State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Tennessee list. Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro.

On average, compsci graduates from Middle Tennessee State University take out $24,658 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #6, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students. UT Chattanooga is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Chattanooga.

After completing their degree, compsci graduates from UT Chattanooga carry an average student debtload of $24,560.

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

Full Computer Science at The University of Tennessee - Martin Report

#8

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

University of Memphis ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at UofM take out is $29,000.

Full Computer Science at University of Memphis Report

#9

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Schools in Tennessee ranking. Austin Peay State University is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Clarksville.

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#10

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN

Tennessee State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs. Tennessee State University is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Nashville.

CompSci majors at Tennessee State University take out an average of $29,975 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Computer Science at Tennessee State University Report

Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Computer Science Schools 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

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