2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Computer Science School for You
Computer Science is the #12 most popular major in the country with 59,565 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 82 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for compsci students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 15% Best Computer Science Schools
Our analysis found Northern Virginia Community College to be the best value school for computer science students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the large suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Northern Virginia Community College are $11,648 a year. On average, compsci graduates from Northern Virginia Community College take out $12,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Northern Virginia Community College also did well on our Best Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Itawamba Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. ICC is a small public school located in the town of Fulton.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ICC are $5,360 per year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida Polytechnic University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the rural area of Lakeland, Florida Poly is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Florida Poly are $21,004 per year.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Western Carolina University is a great value for computer science students. Located in the distant town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCU are $8,367 per year. The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at WCU take out is $27,911.
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The excellent programs at John Tyler Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in the Southeast Region . John Tyler Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Chester.
John Tyler Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,803 in tuition and fees each year.
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Elizabeth City State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer science students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the distant town of Elizabeth City, ECSU is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ECSU are $7,326 a year.
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Rasmussen University - Florida landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer science programs. Rasmussen University - Florida is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the small city of Ocala.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rasmussen University - Florida are $13,635 per year. The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at Rasmussen University - Florida take out is $37,735.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Rasmussen University - Florida also is in the top 5% of our Best Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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With a ranking of #8, University of Central Arkansas did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer science students. Located in the small city of Conway, UCA is a public college with a fairly large student population.
UCA undergraduate students pay an average of $16,433 in tuition and fees each year.
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Tidewater Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Tidewater Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $11,564 in tuition and fees each year.
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University of North Carolina at Pembroke did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer science students. It came in at #10 on the list. UNC Pembroke is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Pembroke.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNC Pembroke are $7,495 per year. The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at UNC Pembroke take out is $21,750.
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Harding University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. Harding is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Searcy.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Harding are $22,230 a year. After completing their degree, compsci graduates from Harding carry an average student debtload of $24,149.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Harding also is in the top 15% of our Best Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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Louisiana Tech University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the distant town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Louisiana Tech are $16,806 per year. On average, compsci graduates from Louisiana Tech take out $22,732 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $138.
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Here are some additional great value schools for Computer Science students in the Southeast Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville, TN |
| 14 | Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus | Atlanta, GA |
| 15 | University of South Florida - Main Campus | Tampa, FL |
| 16 | Auburn University | Auburn, AL |
Best Computer Science Colleges by State
Explore the best computer science schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 1,408 |
| Virginia | 693 |
| North Carolina | 2,948 |
| Florida | 532 |
| Tennessee | 820 |
| Kentucky | 103 |
| South Carolina | 95 |
| Louisiana | 675 |
| Arkansas | 168 |
| Alabama | 203 |
| Mississippi | 93 |
| West Virginia | 103 |
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Computer Science Related Majors for CompSci
Computer Science is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
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 25 schools only.
- 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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