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2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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 $75-$110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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 $75-$110k” 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 $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 18 colleges that offered a degree in computer science. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great computer science programs and 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 $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree computer science students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 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 $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #1 spot on the list. 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 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 University are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Vanderbilt Computer Science Report

#2

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 $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #2 spot on the list. Duke is a fairly large school located in Durham, North Carolina that handed out 13 doctorate’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6 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 $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

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 Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

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 $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #4 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at 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 also took the #4 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 UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Full UNC Chapel Hill Computer Science Report

#5

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. 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.

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. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

North Carolina State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 28 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 $75-$110k list, NC State has also earned the #5 rank 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 NC State Computer Science Report

#17 in overall quality

University of Louisiana at Lafayette 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 $75-$110k ranking. Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, this fairly large public school awarded 5 diplomas 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at UL Lafayette are $23,865, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#3 in overall quality

Emory University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Emory University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 6 doctorate’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

Emory did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer Science at Emory University

#9

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#15 in overall quality

West Virginia University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, this large public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer science students in 2019-2020.

WVU also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
#16 in overall quality

North Carolina A & T State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. NC A&T is a fairly large public school situated in Greensboro, North Carolina. It awarded 5 doctorate’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

NC A&T also took the #16 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC A&T are $20,662, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Computer Science at North Carolina A & T State University

#11

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#13 in overall quality

Georgia State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer science students in 2019-2020.

Georgia State also took the #13 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 Georgia State are $24,790.

Read more about Computer Science at Georgia State University

#12 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #12. This large school is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Louisiana State University Computer Science Report

#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this large public school awarded 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s computer science students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Knoxville, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of Memphis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

UofM also took the #18 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#14 in overall quality

Nova Southeastern University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Nova Southeastern University is a large school located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that handed out 2 doctorate’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

NUS Florida did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NUS Florida are $22,242, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full NUS Florida Computer Science Report

#16

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#11 in overall quality

Florida Institute of Technology did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #16. This medium-sized school is located in Melbourne, Florida, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida Tech also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Institute of Technology are $22,588.

Full Florida Institute of Technology Computer Science Report

#17

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Tulane University of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Tulane not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 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 Tulane are $61,176.

Read more about Computer Science at Tulane University of Louisiana

#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 $75-$110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Coral Gables, Florida, and 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.

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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%.

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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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