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2023 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

84 Ranked Colleges
16,773 Degrees Awarded
$11,600 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 51,681 people earned their degree in general computer and information sciences, making the major the 15th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 16,773 general computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking looked at 84 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general computer and information sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general computer and information sciences programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general computer and information sciences program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region.

Top 25 Best Value Colleges for General Computer & Information Sciences in the Southeast Region

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Virginia Community College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Northern Virginia Community College is located in Annandale, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 166 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

Northern Virginia Community College also made our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. It costs about $9,452 for southeast region computer and information sciences students per year to attend Northern Virginia Community College.

Read more about General Computer & Information Sciences at Northern Virginia Community College

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region. Florida State University is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 277 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Florida State also took the #6 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Florida State University is $9,946 for southeast region computer and information sciences students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

Full Florida State University General Computer & Information Sciences Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region. USF Tampa is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 140 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for USF Tampa is $8,346 for Southeast Region Computer and Information Sciences students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Computer & Information Sciences at University of South Florida - Main Campus

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Georgia Military College
Milledgeville, Georgia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Georgia Military College. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region. Located in Milledgeville, Georgia, this medium-sized public school handed out 15 diplomas to qualified ’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $11,029 for Southeast Region Computer and Information Sciences students per year to attend Georgia Military College.

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Out of the 84 schools in the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 2,866 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region computer and information sciences students list, Georgia Tech has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is $14,974 for Southeast Region Computer and Information Sciences students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.

Read more about General Computer & Information Sciences at Georgia Tech

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Florida International University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school awarded 451 diplomas to qualified ’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.

FIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Florida International University is $5,298 for southeast region computer and information sciences students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Florida International University General Computer & Information Sciences Report

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #7, Liberty University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Liberty University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Lynchburg, Virginia. It awarded 39 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $29,382 for Southeast Region Computer and Information Sciences students per year to attend Liberty University.

Full Liberty University General Computer & Information Sciences Report

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With a ranking of #8, NorthWest Arkansas Community College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Bentonville, Arkansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 16 students in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for NWACC is $5,828 for southeast region computer and information sciences students.

Full NWACC General Computer & Information Sciences Report

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With a ranking of #9, University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. North Little Rock, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 47 students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $12,788 for southeast region computer and information sciences students per year to attend University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College.

Full University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College General Computer & Information Sciences Report

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University of Central Florida did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #10. University of Central Florida is a large school located in Orlando, Florida that handed out 537 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCF, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $8,618 for southeast region computer and information sciences students per year to attend UCF.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about General Computer & Information Sciences at University of Central Florida

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

University of Florida did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #11. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 656 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend University of Florida is $5,135 for southeast region computer and information sciences students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full University of Florida General Computer & Information Sciences Report

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John Tyler Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Chester, Virginia, this medium-sized public school handed out 33 degrees to qualified ’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for John Tyler Community College is $5,959 for southeast region computer and information sciences students.

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Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida

With a ranking of #13, Florida Atlantic University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Boca Raton, Florida, and it awarded 258 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Florida Atlantic University is $10,735 for Southeast Region Computer and Information Sciences students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full FAU General Computer & Information Sciences Report

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Tech landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 488 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Virginia Tech, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Virginia Tech is $21,301 for Southeast Region Computer and Information Sciences students.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Virginia Tech General Computer & Information Sciences Report

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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee

East Tennessee State University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. ETSU is a public institution located in Johnson City, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 85 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend ETSU is $12,894 for Southeast Region Computer and Information Sciences students.

Read more about General Computer & Information Sciences at East Tennessee State University

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Jefferson Community and Technical College landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and it awarded 854 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Jefferson Community and Technical College is $5,954 for Southeast Region Computer and Information Sciences students.

Full Jefferson Community and Technical College General Computer & Information Sciences Report

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Tidewater Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and it awarded 44 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Tidewater Community College is $7,312 for Southeast Region Computer and Information Sciences students.

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Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, Georgia

Georgia Southern University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. GaSou is located in Statesboro, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 76 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

The estimated yearly cost for Georgia Southern University is $15,571 for Southeast Region Computer and Information Sciences students.

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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, Arkansas

Arkansas Tech University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #19. Located in Russellville, Arkansas, this medium-sized public school awarded 23 diplomas to qualified ’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $11,721 for Southeast Region Computer and Information Sciences students per year to attend Arkansas Tech University.

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UNC Charlotte is a large school located in Charlotte, North Carolina that handed out 20 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

UNC Charlotte did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $17,634 for Southeast Region Computer and Information Sciences students per year to attend University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Full University of North Carolina at Charlotte General Computer & Information Sciences Report

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Middle Georgia State University landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Middle Georgia State University is a public institution located in Macon, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 113 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Middle Georgia State University is $10,354 for Southeast Region Computer and Information Sciences students.

Full Middle Georgia State University General Computer & Information Sciences Report

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University of Central Arkansas came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UCA is a fairly large school located in Conway, Arkansas that handed out 42 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $16,554 for southeast region computer and information sciences students per year to attend University of Central Arkansas.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Computer & Information Sciences at UCA

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky

With a ranking of #23, Northern Kentucky University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Highland Heights, Kentucky, this fairly large public school handed out 57 diplomas to qualified ’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Northern Kentucky University is $9,183 for southeast region computer and information sciences students.

Full Northern Kentucky University General Computer & Information Sciences Report

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University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida

University of North Florida landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UNF is a public institution located in Jacksonville, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 119 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for University of North Florida is $8,865 for southeast region computer and information sciences students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Computer & Information Sciences at University of North Florida

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Arkansas State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #25. Arkansas State University - Main Campus is a fairly large school located in Jonesboro, Arkansas that handed out 53 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for A-State is $14,189 for southeast region computer and information sciences students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on General Computer & Information Sciences at Arkansas State University - Main Campus

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