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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

201 Colleges
$48,855 Avg Salary
$27,850 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences 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.

The Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 201 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges.

Top 25 Top Southeast Region Schools in Computer & Information Sciences

#1

Duke University

Durham, NC

Our analysis found Duke University to be the best school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Duke is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Duke take out is $11,950. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $581, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Georgia Tech carry an average student debtload of $23,750. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $538.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at University of Virginia take out is $19,160. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $490, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Out of the 201 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Vanderbilt carry an average student debtload of $19,563.

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#5

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Tech. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Virginia Tech take out is $22,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $345.

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Florida Polytechnic University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer and information sciences programs. Florida Poly is a small public school located in the rural area of Lakeland.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at Florida Poly accumulate an average of around $7,167 in student debt.

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Wake Technical Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer and information sciences programs. Wake Technical Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Raleigh.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Wake Technical Community College take out an average of $17,336 in student loans while working on their egree.

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MyComputerCareer - Raleigh ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Raleigh, MyComputerCareer - Raleigh is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from MyComputerCareer - Raleigh carry an average student debtload of $9,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $137.

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#9

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

With a ranking of #9, James Madison University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students. JMU is a very large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at JMU accumulate an average of around $21,789 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $251.

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Herzing University - Birmingham did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #10 on the list. Herzing University - Birmingham is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Birmingham.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Herzing University - Birmingham take out an average of $36,845 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#11

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

With a ranking of #11, George Mason University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from GMU take out $22,295 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 $218.

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Jefferson Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #12 on the list. Jefferson Community and Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Louisville.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Jefferson Community and Technical College carry an average student debtload of $15,155.

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Chattahoochee Technical College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer and information sciences programs. Located in the large suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#14

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #14 on the list. UF is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from UF carry an average student debtload of $18,957. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $214, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #15, Herzing University - Kenner did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students. Herzing University - Kenner is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Kenner.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at Herzing University - Kenner accumulate an average of around $36,845 in student debt.

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#16

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA

University of Richmond ranked #16 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of University of Richmond, URichmond is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #17 on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from UNC Chapel Hill take out $14,538 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#18

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer and information sciences programs. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Wake Forest University carry an average student debtload of $21,099.

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North Carolina State University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer and information sciences programs. NC State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Raleigh.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at NC State accumulate an average of around $22,375 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $290.

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#20

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

With a ranking of #20, Auburn University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at Auburn accumulate an average of around $21,250 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $497, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#21

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Clemson University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer and information sciences programs. Clemson is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Clemson.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Clemson take out is $24,841. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $247.

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With a ranking of #22, Central Piedmont Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Central Piedmont Community College take out is $11,294.

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#23

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

Emory University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer and information sciences programs. Emory is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Atlanta.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Emory take out an average of $17,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Northern Virginia Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #24 on the list. Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Annandale.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Northern Virginia Community College carry an average student debtload of $12,700.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Northern Virginia Community College Report

With a ranking of #25, Herzing University - Winter Park did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the large suburb of Winter Park, Herzing University - Winter Park is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Herzing University - Winter Park take out an average of $36,845 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Rest of the Top Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

#27

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA
#30

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

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 Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
31 University of Georgia Athens, GA
32 Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville, GA
33 Florida Institute of Technology - Online Melbourne, FL
34 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
35 West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV
36 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
37 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL
38 Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA
39 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
40 Augusta Technical College Augusta, GA

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
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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