2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor'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 Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 39 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs 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 Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for computer and information sciences majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Duke University to be the best school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Durham.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent doctor’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 small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 39 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Tech landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a very large student population.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Vanderbilt University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in the Southeast Region . Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.
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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 doctor’s degree. UF is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.
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William & Mary came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Clemson University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree computer and information sciences programs. Clemson is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Clemson.
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Emory University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Atlanta.
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Explore the best computer and information sciences colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5,558 |
| West Virginia | 1,446 |
| Mississippi | 750 |
| South Carolina | 1,509 |
| Florida | 9,003 |
| Virginia | 7,392 |
| Arkansas | 973 |
| Alabama | 1,799 |
| Kentucky | 3,926 |
| Georgia | 8,045 |
| Tennessee | 1,795 |
| Louisiana | 1,193 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences
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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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).
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