2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 99 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for computer and information sciences students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 15% Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found American Public University System to be the best value school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.
American Military University undergraduate students pay an average of $7,360 in tuition and fees each year.
American Military University did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at American Public University System Report
Request Information
Out of the 99 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, NorthWest Arkansas Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Bentonville, NWACC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NWACC are $4,456 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, NWACC is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at NorthWest Arkansas Community College Report
Request Information
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Chattahoochee Technical College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Chattahoochee Technical College are $5,602 per year.
Chattahoochee Technical College also claimed a spot on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
Request Information
The excellent associate degree programs at Bossier Parish Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer and information sciences schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Bossier City, Bossier Parish Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bossier Parish Community College are $4,284 per year.
Request Information
Out of the 99 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Gwinnett Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville, GTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GTC are $5,636 per year.
Request Information
Augusta Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Augusta Technical College is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Augusta.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Augusta Technical College are $5,632 a year.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at Augusta Technical College Report
Request Information
West Georgia Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. West Georgia Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Waco.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at West Georgia Technical College are $5,452 a year.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at West Georgia Technical College Report
Request Information
Athens Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Athens Technical College is a small public school located in the midsize city of Athens.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Athens Technical College are $5,462 a year.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at Athens Technical College Report
Request Information
Wake Technical Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Wake Technical Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Raleigh.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Wake Technical Community College are $8,912 a year.
Wake Technical Community College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Request Information
Central Piedmont Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Central Piedmont Community College are $8,936 a year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Central Piedmont Community College also did well on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Request Information
Georgia Military College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the distant town of Milledgeville, Georgia Military College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Georgia Military College are $6,390 a year.
Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Georgia Military College
Request Information
Georgia Piedmont Technical College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree computer and information sciences programs. Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Clarkston.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Georgia Piedmont Technical College are $5,578 a year.
Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Request Information
Delgado Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of New Orleans, Delgado Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Delgado Community College are $4,079 per year.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at Delgado Community College Report
Request Information
University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of North Little Rock, UA Pulaski Tech is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UA Pulaski Tech are $6,900 per year.
Request InformationHonorable 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 Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Hillsborough Community College | Tampa, FL |
| 16 | South Louisiana Community College | Lafayette, LA |
| 17 | Northern Virginia Community College | Annandale, VA |
| 18 | Herzing University - Birmingham | Birmingham, AL |
| 19 | Herzing University - Kenner | Kenner, LA |
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 |
| 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 |
More Computer & Information Sciences Rankings in the Southeast Region
Computer & Information Sciences Related Majors for 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.
- 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.