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2022 Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

73 Ranked Colleges
5,272 Degrees Awarded
$17,100 Avg Net Price*
Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor's in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

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 bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 5,272 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $36,277 and $25,415 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking analyzed 73 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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 25 Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #1 for the Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. University of Georgia is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 268 bachelors’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region bachelor’s degree computer science students whose families make more than $110k list, UGA has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for UGA is $13,649 for southeast region bachelor’s degree computer science students whose families make more than $110k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The student loan default rate at the school is 2.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #2 for the Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 379 bachelors’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region bachelor’s degree computer science students whose families make more than $110k list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $12,352 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend UNC Chapel Hill.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, 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%.

Read full report on Computer Science at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#3

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

Out of the 73 schools in the Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of West Florida landed the #3 spot on the list. Pensacola, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s computer science degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

It costs about $7,406 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend The University of West Florida.

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#4

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#6 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 Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. NC State is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 232 bachelors’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region bachelor’s degree computer science students whose families make more than $110k list, NC State has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for NC State is $16,458 for southeast region bachelor’s degree computer science students whose families make more than $110k.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. The low student loan default rate of 2.9% 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 more about Computer Science at North Carolina State University

#5

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Louisiana Tech University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. Louisiana Tech University is a public institution located in Ruston, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 63 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Louisiana Tech is $12,084 for southeast region bachelor’s degree computer science students whose families make more than $110k.

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Louisiana State University - Shreveport landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Louisiana State University - Shreveport is a medium-sized school located in Shreveport, Louisiana that handed out 24 bachelors’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

It costs about $8,952 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Louisiana State University - Shreveport.

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#7

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana

McNeese State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #7. Lake Charles, Louisiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s computer science degrees to 37 students in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for McNeese is $12,267 for southeast region bachelor’s degree computer science students whose families make more than $110k.

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University of Arkansas - Fort Smith landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and it awarded 32 bachelors’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is $9,637 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science students whose families make more than $110k.

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#9

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Arkansas did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and it awarded 86 bachelors’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region bachelor’s degree computer science students whose families make more than $110k list, UARK has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend UARK is $16,381 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science students whose families make more than $110k.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full UARK Computer Science Report

#10

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Appalachian State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Appalachian State University is a large public school situated in Boone, North Carolina. It awarded 71 bachelors’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

Appalachian State also made our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #20. The estimated yearly cost for Appalachian State University is $13,920 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science students whose families make more than $110k.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 3.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Computer Science at Appalachian State University

#11

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #11. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 49 bachelors’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for WVU is $12,983 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science students whose families make more than $110k.

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Southeastern Louisiana University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Hammond, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s computer science degrees to 42 students in 2019-2020.

It costs about $12,171 for southeast region bachelor’s degree computer science students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Southeastern.

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#13

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

University of North Florida came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, this fairly large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified bachelors’s computer science students in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for University of North Florida is $9,606 for southeast region bachelor’s degree computer science students whose families make more than $110k.

The low student loan default rate of 4.3% 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 more about Computer Science at UNF

University of Louisiana at Lafayette landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UL Lafayette is a fairly large school located in Lafayette, Louisiana that handed out 60 bachelors’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

It costs about $12,487 for southeast region bachelor’s degree computer science students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

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#15

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina

North Carolina A & T State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Greensboro, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s computer science degrees to 37 students in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for NC A&T is $10,274 for southeast region bachelor’s degree computer science students whose families make more than $110k.

Full NC A&T Computer Science Report

#16

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

With a ranking of #16, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 61 bachelors’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

It costs about $12,748 for southeast region bachelor’s degree computer science students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Full University of North Carolina at Greensboro Computer Science Report

#17

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, Tennessee
#24 in overall quality

Tennessee Technological University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #17. Tennessee Technological University is a public institution located in Cookeville, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 104 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Tennessee Tech University also made our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #24. The yearly cost to attend Tennessee Tech University is $15,929 for southeast region bachelor’s degree computer science students whose families make more than $110k.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Tennessee Tech University Computer Science Report

#18

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

With a ranking of #18, Middle Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 76 bachelors’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

It costs about $12,464 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Middle Tennessee State University.

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#19

Clayton State University

Morrow, Georgia

With a ranking of #19, Clayton State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Clayton State University is a medium-sized school located in Morrow, Georgia that handed out 23 bachelors’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Clayton State University is $10,918 for southeast region bachelor’s degree computer science students whose families make more than $110k.

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#20

Harding University

Searcy, Arkansas
#14 in overall quality

Harding University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Harding is a small school located in Searcy, Arkansas that handed out 34 bachelors’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region bachelor’s degree computer science students whose families make more than $110k list, Harding has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $19,375 for southeast region bachelor’s degree computer science students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Harding University.

The low student loan default rate of 4.5% 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

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#21

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

University of New Orleans came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UNO is a medium-sized school located in New Orleans, Louisiana that handed out 47 bachelors’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend University of New Orleans is $11,193 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science students whose families make more than $110k.

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#22

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky

With a ranking of #22, Murray State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Murray, Kentucky is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s computer science degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

It costs about $11,390 for southeast region bachelor’s degree computer science students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Murray State University.

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#23

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#23 in overall quality

Georgia State University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Georgia State is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 260 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Georgia State is $13,953 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science students whose families make more than $110k.

Full Georgia State University Computer Science Report

#24

University of North Carolina at Asheville

Asheville, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Asheville did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #24. University of North Carolina at Asheville is a public institution located in Asheville, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 43 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

It costs about $12,061 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend University of North Carolina at Asheville.

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With a ranking of #24, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Computer Science Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UT Chattanooga is a fairly large public school situated in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It awarded 58 bachelors’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

It costs about $12,952 for southeast region bachelor’s degree computer science students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga.

Full UT Chattanooga Computer Science Report

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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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