2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Master'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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 119 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for computer and information sciences majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top 15% Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus to be the best school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Duke is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Durham.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a very large student population.
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 master’s degree. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Virginia Tech. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.
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Florida Polytechnic University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree computer and information sciences programs. Florida Poly is a small public school located in the rural area of Lakeland.
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George Mason University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
James Madison University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Harrisonburg.
North Carolina State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. NC State is a very large public school located in the large city of Raleigh.
With a ranking of #10, 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 master’s degree. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.
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Clemson University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Clemson is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson.
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Wake Forest University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree computer and information sciences programs. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem.
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Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a very large student population.
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With a ranking of #14, Emory University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students working on their master’s degree. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta.
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University of Florida ranked #15 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UF is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Gainesville.
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William & Mary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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The University of Alabama did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. UA is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.
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Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
Rank | College | Location |
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18 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | Huntsville, AL |
19 | University of Georgia | Athens, GA |
20 | Auburn University | Auburn, AL |
21 | University of South Florida - Main Campus | Tampa, FL |
22 | University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR |
23 | Harding University | Searcy, AR |
Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best computer and information sciences colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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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 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences
Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study
Major | Annual Graduates |
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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 |
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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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