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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 254,454 computer and information sciences students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #5 most popular in the country.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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 Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 180 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for computer and information sciences majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top 25 Top Southeast Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Computer & Information Sciences

#1

Duke University

Durham, NC

Our 2023 rankings named Duke University the best school in the Southeast Region for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Duke is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Durham.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Virginia - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a very large student population.

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#4

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Vanderbilt University is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.

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#5

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Virginia Tech is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a very large student population.

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#6

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

With a ranking of #6, University of Florida did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. UF is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville.

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Florida Polytechnic University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Florida Poly is a small public school located in the rural area of Lakeland.

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#8

University of Florida-Online

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida-Online ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF Online is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#9

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. JMU is a very large public school located in the small city of Harrisonburg.

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#10

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

With a ranking of #10, George Mason University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.

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Herzing University - Birmingham came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Herzing University - Birmingham is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Birmingham.

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With a ranking of #12, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.

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#13

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA

University of Richmond ranked #13 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of University of Richmond, URichmond is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#14

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree computer and information sciences programs. Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem.

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American Public University System did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#16

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Clemson University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree computer and information sciences programs. Clemson is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson.

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#17

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

With a ranking of #17, Emory University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta.

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North Carolina State University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. NC State is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh.

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#19

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#20

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

With a ranking of #20, William & Mary did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Florida Institute of Technology - Online ranked #21 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Melbourne, Florida Institute of Technology - Online is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#22

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia ranked #22 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public college with a very large student population.

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#23

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama ranked #23 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UA is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.

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#24

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA

University of Mary Washington ranked #24 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Fredericksburg, UMW is a public school with a small student population.

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Herzing University - Atlanta came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Herzing University - Atlanta is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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Rest of the Top Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

#26

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Computer & Information Sciences students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
28 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
29 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
30 West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV
31 Florida State University Tallahassee, FL
32 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL
33 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
34 Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA
35 Herzing University - Winter Park Winter Park, FL
36 Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA

Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the best computer and information sciences schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 5,558
West Virginia 1,446
South Carolina 1,509
Florida 9,003
Virginia 7,392
Arkansas 973
Mississippi 750
Louisiana 1,193
Alabama 1,799
Kentucky 3,926
Georgia 8,045
Tennessee 1,795

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336
Computer Programming 11,939
Computer Systems Analysis 2,338
Data Processing 1,955
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,755
Data Entry 552

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 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 Almonroth.

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