2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences School for You
In 2020-2021, 60,971 computer and information sciences students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #5 most popular in the country.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 121 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the computer and information sciences programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
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Our analysis found Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus to be the best school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Duke is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Durham.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.
The excellent programs at Virginia Tech helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Florida Polytechnic University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. Florida Poly is a small public school located in the rural area of Lakeland.
George Mason University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer and information sciences programs. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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James Madison University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer and information sciences programs. JMU is a very large public school located in the small city of Harrisonburg.
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North Carolina State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #9 on the list. NC State is a very large public school located in the large city of Raleigh.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer and information sciences programs. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.
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Auburn University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a very large student population.
With a ranking of #12, Clemson University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students. Clemson is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson.
With a ranking of #13, Wake Forest University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem.
Emory University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer and information sciences programs. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta.
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With a ranking of #15, William & Mary did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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University of Florida ranked #16 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. UF is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Gainesville.
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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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The University of Alabama ranked #18 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. UA is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.
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Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great schools for Computer & Information Sciences students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | University of Georgia | Athens, GA |
| 20 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | Huntsville, AL |
| 21 | University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR |
| 22 | University of South Florida - Main Campus | Tampa, FL |
| 23 | East Carolina University | Greenville, NC |
| 24 | Harding University | Searcy, AR |
Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best computer and information sciences colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 75 |
| Florida | 1,828 |
| North Carolina | 1,441 |
| Virginia | 1,635 |
| Tennessee | 387 |
| Georgia | 3,307 |
| South Carolina | 148 |
| Louisiana | 171 |
| West Virginia | 250 |
| Kentucky | 2,704 |
| Arkansas | 233 |
| Alabama | 346 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences
Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 20,748 |
| Computer Science | 15,813 |
| Information Technology | 10,754 |
| Information Science | 6,934 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 4,047 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 817 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 720 |
| Computer Programming | 490 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 443 |
| Data Processing | 205 |
Majors Similar to Computer & Information Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 61,791 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 28,851 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 15,127 |
| Physical Sciences | 12,705 |
| Engineering Technologies | 7,672 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 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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