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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

18 Ranked Colleges
151 Degrees Awarded
$32,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 53,722 people earned their degree in computer science, making the major the 11th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 7,276 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 151 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 18 colleges that offered a degree in computer science. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent computer science programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the computer science program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Duke University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This fairly large school is located in Durham, North Carolina, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree computer science students whose families make $0-$30k list, Duke has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140.

Full Duke University Computer Science Report

#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vanderbilt University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Vanderbilt University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 11 doctorate’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer Science at Vanderbilt

#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UNC Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 22 doctorate’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Computer Science Report

#4

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. North Carolina State University is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 28 doctorate’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NC State, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full North Carolina State University Computer Science Report

#5

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Emory University landed the #5 spot on the list. Emory University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Emory, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676.

Read more about Computer Science at Emory

#6 in overall quality

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. Georgia Tech is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

Georgia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#7 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Georgia is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree computer science students whose families make $0-$30k list, UGA has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476.

Read more about Computer Science at University of Georgia

#10 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

UT Knoxville also took the #10 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Computer Science at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

#9

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
#16 in overall quality

North Carolina A & T State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. North Carolina A & T State University is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NC A&T did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC A&T are $20,662, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full North Carolina A & T State University Computer Science Report

#12 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Louisiana State University is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 8 doctorate’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970.

Read more about Computer Science at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

#17 in overall quality

University of Louisiana at Lafayette came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, this fairly large public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s computer science students in 2019-2020.

UL Lafayette also took the #17 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UL Lafayette are $23,865.

Read more about Computer Science at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

#12

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#15 in overall quality

West Virginia University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. West Virginia University is a public institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree computer science students whose families make $0-$30k list, WVU has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Computer Science at West Virginia University

#13

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#9 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This fairly large school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

Tulane also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer Science at Tulane University of Louisiana

#14

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#18 in overall quality

University of Memphis landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UofM is located in Memphis, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

UofM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202.

Full UofM Computer Science Report

#15

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Georgia State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer science degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgia State, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State University are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer Science at Georgia State University

#16

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#14 in overall quality

Nova Southeastern University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer science students in 2019-2020.

NUS Florida also took the #14 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NUS Florida are $22,242.

Read more about Computer Science at Nova Southeastern University

#17

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#11 in overall quality

Florida Institute of Technology ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Florida Institute of Technology is located in Melbourne, Florida and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

Florida Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Institute of Technology are $22,588, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Computer Science at Florida Tech

#18

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#8 in overall quality

University of Miami came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Coral Gables, Florida. It awarded 2 doctorate’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

U Miami also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at U Miami are $40,220.

Full U Miami Computer Science Report

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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