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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee

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$79,772 Avg Salary

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

With 1,795 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer and information sciences is the #11 most popular major in Tennessee.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Tennessee to see which master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee

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

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Our 2023 rankings named Vanderbilt University the best school in Tennessee 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 large city of Nashville.

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

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Out of the 10 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Tennessee Technological University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Tennessee Tech University is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Cookeville.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Middle Tennessee State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. UT Chattanooga is a large public school located in the midsize city of Chattanooga.

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East Tennessee State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Located in the small city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#7

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

University of Memphis ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a very large student population.

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#8

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay 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 #8 on the list. Austin Peay State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Clarksville.

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Strayer University - Tennessee landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree computer and information sciences programs. Strayer University - Tennessee is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Memphis.

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#10

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN

Tennessee State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Tennessee State University is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Nashville.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

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

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 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 Almonroth.

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