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2023 Best Computer Science Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee

3 Colleges
$112,216 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Science Doctor's Degree School for You

Computer Science is the #29 most popular major in Tennessee with 140 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 Computer Science Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 3 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee

Check out the compsci doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Tennessee Schools for a Doctorate in Computer Science

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Our 2023 rankings named Vanderbilt University the best school in Tennessee for computer science students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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Out of the 3 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public college with a very large student population.

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#3

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Memphis. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee list. UofM is a fairly large public school located in the city of Memphis.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Virginia 10
Florida 112
Georgia 478
North Carolina 696
Kentucky 39
Louisiana 102
Alabama 33
South Carolina 27
Mississippi 6
Arkansas 22
West Virginia 14

One of 9 majors within the area of study, computer science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 20,748
Information Technology 10,754
Information Science 6,934
Computer Software & Applications 4,047
Computer Systems Analysis 817

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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