2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate 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 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate 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 83 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular graduate certificate programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer & Information Sciences program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the computer and information sciences graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southeast Region .
Top 15% Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools
Our analysis found Kennesaw State University to be the most popular school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in the Southeast Region . KSU Georgia is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw.
About 34% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 66% are male.
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Out of the 83 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, East Carolina University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 45% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Tech. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 22% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 78% are male.
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The in-demand graduate certificate programs at University of North Carolina at Greensboro helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer and information sciences schools in the Southeast Region . UNC Greensboro is a large public school located in the large city of Greensboro.
About 34% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 66% are male.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means American Public University System is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 31% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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Florida Atlantic University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. FAU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Boca Raton.
Women make up 45% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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Auburn University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 43% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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University of Memphis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer and information sciences students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 57% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 43% are male.
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Appalachian State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate computer and information sciences programs. Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 17 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Appalachian State, 65% are male and 35% are female.
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University of Louisville came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Louisville, UofL is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 44% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 56% are male.
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With a ranking of #11, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 15 students majoring in computer and information sciences at VCU, 73% are male and 27% are female.
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. UA Little Rock is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Little Rock.
Of the 15 students majoring in computer and information sciences at UA Little Rock, 53% are male and 47% are female.
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Here are some additional popular schools for Computer & Information Sciences students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | George Mason University | Fairfax, VA |
| 14 | Belhaven University | Jackson, MS |
| 15 | University of Virginia - Main Campus | Charlottesville, VA |
| 16 | Fayetteville State University | Fayetteville, NC |
| 16 | Florida Institute of Technology | Melbourne, 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 |
| 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 |
Computer & Information Sciences Related Majors
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 26 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.