2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor'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 Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor'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 13 schools in Tennessee to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for computer and information sciences students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
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 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Tennessee Technological University to be the best value school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Tennessee. Tennessee Tech University is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Cookeville.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Tennessee Tech University are $9,802 a year.
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Out of the 13 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Middle Tennessee State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Middle Tennessee State University are $9,232 a year.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at East Tennessee State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer and information sciences schools in Tennessee. Located in the city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
ETSU undergraduate students pay an average of $9,438 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. UT Knoxville is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Knoxville.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UT Knoxville are $13,244 a year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UT Knoxville is ranked #5 for overall quality for computer and information sciences in Tennessee.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga is a great value for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. UT Chattanooga is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Chattanooga.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UT Chattanooga are $9,848 a year.
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Austin Peay State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer and information sciences programs. Austin Peay State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Clarksville.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Austin Peay State University are $8,431 per year.
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The University of Tennessee - Martin came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Located in the town of Martin, UT Martin is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UT Martin are $9,912 a year.
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University of Memphis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UofM are $10,056 a year.
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Strayer University - Tennessee ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Strayer University - Tennessee is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Memphis.
Strayer University - Tennessee undergraduate students pay an average of $13,515 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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Tennessee State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Tennessee State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Nashville.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Tennessee State University are $8,336 a year.
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| 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 |
| Louisiana | 1,193 |
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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 13 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).
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