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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Tennessee

19 Colleges
$47,582 Avg Salary
$31,242 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences 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 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 19 schools in Tennessee to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Tennessee

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

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Our 2023 rankings named Vanderbilt University the best school in Tennessee for computer and information sciences students. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Vanderbilt take out an average of $19,563 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Out of the 19 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, DeVry University - Tennessee landed the # 2 spot on the list. DeVry University - Tennessee is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at DeVry University - Tennessee accumulate an average of around $42,891 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $175, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 19 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Nashville State Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Nashville, Nashville State Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Nashville State Community College carry an average student debtload of $9,500.

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#4

King University

Bristol, TN

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means King University is a great place for computer and information sciences students. King is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bristol.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at King accumulate an average of around $27,643 in student debt.

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The excellent programs at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Tennessee. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at UT Knoxville take out is $21,150.

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Volunteer State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. VSCC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Gallatin.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at VSCC take out is $11,820.

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Tennessee Technological University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Tennessee list. Tennessee Tech University is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Cookeville.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Tennessee Tech University take out is $19,000.

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Chattanooga State Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the medium-sized city of Chattanooga, Chattanooga State Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Chattanooga State Community College take out is $19,062.

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Pellissippi State Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the suburb of Knoxville, Pellissippi State Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Pellissippi State Community College take out $8,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#10

Rhodes College

Memphis, TN

Rhodes College 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. Rhodes College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Memphis.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Rhodes College take out $25,982 in student loans while working on their degree.

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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 19 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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