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2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Tennessee

76 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 76 schools in Tennessee to see which programs were the most popular 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.

Check out the computer and information sciences programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Tennessee.

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Our analysis found Vanderbilt University to be the most popular school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Tennessee. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Vanderbilt take out is $19,563.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Pellissippi State Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the large suburb of Knoxville, Pellissippi State Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Pellissippi State Community College carry an average student debt load of $8,250.

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#3

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Austin Peay State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Tennessee list. Austin Peay State University is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Clarksville.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Austin Peay State University take out is $27,500.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Austin Peay State University Report

#4

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Memphis. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from UofM take out $29,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at Middle Tennessee State University accumulate an average of around $24,658 in student debt.

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Tennessee list. 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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#7

Visible Music College

Memphis, TN

Visible Music College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer and information sciences programs. Visible Music College is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Memphis.

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Tennessee Technological University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #7 on the list. Tennessee Tech University is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote 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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East Tennessee State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the small city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at ETSU take out an average of $25,523 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Volunteer State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #10 on the list. VSCC is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Gallatin.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at VSCC take out an average of $11,820 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Volunteer State Community College Report

With a ranking of #11, Nashville State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the city of Nashville, Nashville State Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Nashville State Community College take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Tennessee award.

Rank College Location
12 The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN
13 Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN
14 Northeast State Community College Blountville, TN
15 Jackson State Community College Jackson, TN

Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 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.

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