2024 Best Computer Science Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee

Computer Science is of the hottest doctor's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #22 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Computer Science Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 18 doctor's degrees in computer science to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to computer science students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of computer science students who choose to seek a doctor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized computer science related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for computer science students working on their doctor's degree.

More Ways to Rank Computer Science Schools

The computer science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Computer Science Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee.

 

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Computer Science in Tennessee

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for computer science students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top Tennessee Schools for a Doctorate in Computer Science

1

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

Vanderbilt University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in computer science. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a doctorate in computer science from Vanderbilt University

1

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

7 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in computer science has to take a look at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer science from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

2

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

University of Memphis is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in computer science. UofM is a very large public university located in the large city of Memphis.More information about a doctorate in computer science from University of Memphis

 

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	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	217	13
North Carolina	190	44
Georgia	190	40
Mississippi	154	2
Louisiana	146	13
South Carolina	135	1
West Virginia	61	3

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Rankings in Majors Related to Computer Science

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Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 Negative Space. More about our data sources and methodologies.