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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) 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 $30-$48k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking.

Computer Science is the 11th most popular major in the country with 53,722 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

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 $30-$48k” 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.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the computer science program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. 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 $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 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 $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the list. Duke University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Durham, North Carolina. It awarded 13 doctorate’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s computer science degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624.

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#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#4 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 $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #3 spot on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 doctorate’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

UNC Chapel Hill did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248.

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#4

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 $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Emory University landed the #4 spot on the list. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s computer science degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree computer science students whose families make $30-$48k list, Emory has also earned the #3 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 Emory University are $44,676.

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#5

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 #5 on our 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer science degrees to 28 students in 2019-2020.

NC State also took the #5 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 North Carolina State University are $28,999.

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#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. 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 landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer science students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #7 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 University of Georgia are $27,476.

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#8

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
#16 in overall quality

North Carolina A & T State University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, this fairly large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer science students in 2019-2020.

NC A&T not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

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 $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, this large public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer science students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree computer science students whose families make $30-$48k 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 West Virginia University are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Knoxville, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer science degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also took the #10 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 UT Knoxville are $31,798.

Read more about Computer Science at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

#17 in overall quality

University of Louisiana at Lafayette ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public institution located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UL Lafayette not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are $23,865, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Louisiana at Lafayette Computer Science Report

#12

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#9 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176.

Read more about Computer Science at Tulane University of Louisiana

#12 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 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 $30-$48k ranking. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 8 doctorate’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also took the #12 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 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970.

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#14

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#18 in overall quality

University of Memphis ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Memphis is a large school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 1 doctorate’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

UofM also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UofM Computer Science Report

#15

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#13 in overall quality

Georgia State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Georgia State is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree computer science students whose families make $30-$48k list, Georgia State has also earned the #13 rank 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

#16

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Florida Institute of Technology did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Melbourne, Florida, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer science students in 2019-2020.

Florida Tech also took the #11 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 Florida Tech are $22,588.

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#17

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#14 in overall quality

Nova Southeastern University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #17. NUS Florida is a large school located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that handed out 2 doctorate’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

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

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#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 $30-$48k 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 took the #8 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U Miami are $40,220, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer Science at University of Miami

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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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