2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 201 schools in the Southeast Region to see which 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.
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2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Colleges.
Top 25 Best Southeast Region Schools for Affordable Quality in Computer & Information Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named Chattahoochee Technical College the best value school in the Southeast Region for computer and information sciences students. Located in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Chattahoochee Technical College are $5,602 per year.
Chattahoochee Technical College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Out of the 201 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.
NWACC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,456 in tuition and fees each year.
Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at NorthWest Arkansas Community College
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Bossier Parish Community College is a great value for computer and information sciences students. Located in the small city of Bossier City, Bossier Parish Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bossier Parish Community College are $4,284 per year.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Gwinnett Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville, GTC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
GTC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,636 in tuition and fees each year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from GTC take out $17,149 in student loans while working on their degree.
Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Gwinnett Technical College
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Augusta Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Augusta Technical College is a small public school located in the midsize city of Augusta.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Augusta Technical College are $5,632 per year.
With a ranking of #6, Wake Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students. Wake Technical Community College is a very large public school located in the large 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. Computer & Information Sciences majors at Wake Technical Community College take out an average of $17,336 in student loans while working on their egree.
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 Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at Wake Technical Community College Report
American Public University System ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at American Military University are $7,360 a year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from American Military University carry an average student debtload of $24,678.
American Military University excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list.
West Georgia Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences 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.
Athens Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Athens Technical College is a small public school located in the midsize city of Athens.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Athens Technical College are $5,462 per year.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at Athens Technical College Report
Georgia Piedmont Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #10 on the list. Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Clarkston.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Georgia Piedmont Technical College are $5,578 per year.
Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Central Piedmont Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Central Piedmont Community College are $8,936 per year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Central Piedmont Community College take out is $11,294.
Central Piedmont Community College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list.
With a ranking of #12, Georgia Military College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia Military College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Georgia Military College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,390 in tuition and fees each year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at Georgia Military College take out an average of $12,717 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Georgia Military College
University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer and information sciences programs. Located in the city of North Little Rock, UA Pulaski Tech is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UA Pulaski Tech are $6,900 a year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from UA Pulaski Tech take out $15,021 in student loans while working on their degree.
Hillsborough Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the city of Tampa, HCC is a public college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at HCC are $9,111 a year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from HCC carry an average student debtload of $14,428.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, HCC also did well on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at Hillsborough Community College Report
Ogeechee Technical College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer and information sciences programs. Ogeechee Technical College is a small public school located in the distant town of Statesboro.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ogeechee Technical College are $5,540 per year.
Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Ogeechee Technical College
Jefferson State Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, Jeff State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Jeff State undergraduate students pay an average of $8,610 in tuition and fees each year.
Northern Virginia Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Annandale.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northern Virginia Community College are $11,648 per year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Northern Virginia Community College carry an average student debtload of $12,700.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Northern Virginia Community College also is in the top 10% of our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at Northern Virginia Community College Report
Herzing University - Birmingham did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #18 on the list. Herzing University - Birmingham is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Birmingham.
Herzing University - Birmingham undergraduate students pay an average of $14,200 in tuition and fees each year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at Herzing University - Birmingham take out an average of $36,845 in student loans while working on their egree.
Herzing University - Birmingham also claimed a spot on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
Columbia Southern University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the fringe town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Columbia Southern University are $5,775 per year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Columbia Southern University take out $30,740 in student loans while working on their degree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Columbia Southern University also is in the top 5% of our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
Itawamba Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in the remote town of Fulton, ICC is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ICC are $5,360 per year.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at Itawamba Community College Report
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer and information sciences programs. Located in the midsize suburb of Salisbury, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,770 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College accumulate an average of around $7,500 in student debt.
Herzing University - Kenner landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer and information sciences programs. Herzing University - Kenner is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kenner.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Herzing University - Kenner are $14,200 per year. While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at Herzing University - Kenner accumulate an average of around $36,845 in student debt.
Herzing University - Kenner excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at Herzing University - Kenner Report
Valencia College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Valencia College undergraduate students pay an average of $9,383 in tuition and fees each year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at Valencia College take out an average of $17,242 in student loans while working on their egree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Valencia College also did well on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Valencia College
Jefferson Community and Technical College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Jefferson Community and Technical College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Louisville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Jefferson Community and Technical College are $15,320 a year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Jefferson Community and Technical College carry an average student debtload of $15,155.
Jefferson Community and Technical College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Jefferson Community and Technical College
South Louisiana Community College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer and information sciences programs. Located in the city of Lafayette, South Louisiana Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
South Louisiana Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,205 in tuition and fees each year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at South Louisiana Community College take out an average of $9,750 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at South Louisiana Community College Report
Rest of the Top Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great value schools for Computer & Information Sciences students in the Southeast Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | John Tyler Community College | Chester, VA |
| 32 | Florida Polytechnic University | Lakeland, FL |
| 33 | Herzing University - Atlanta | Atlanta, GA |
| 34 | Blue Ridge Community and Technical College | Martinsburg, WV |
| 35 | Germanna Community College | Locust Grove, VA |
| 36 | Tidewater Community College | Norfolk, VA |
| 37 | Delgado Community College | New Orleans, LA |
| 38 | York Technical College | Rock Hill, SC |
| 38 | Middle Georgia State University | Macon, GA |
| 40 | Rasmussen University - Florida | Ocala, FL |
Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best computer and information sciences schools 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 |
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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 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.
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