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2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

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 Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking as one item you can use to help make this 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 Getting Aid” 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.

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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

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 Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #1 spot on the 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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 28 degrees to qualified doctorate’s computer science students 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999.

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#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school awarded 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s computer science students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree computer science students with aid list, Georgia Tech has also earned the #6 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 Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334.

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#4

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #4 spot on the list. UGA is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 8 doctorate’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
#16 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Carolina A & T State University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. NC A&T 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 North Carolina A & T State University are $20,662, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Duke 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 Getting Aid ranking. Located in Durham, North Carolina, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 13 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer science students in 2019-2020.

Duke did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 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 Duke University are $59,140.

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#7

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Vanderbilt University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid 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 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 University are $50,624.

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#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Louisiana at Lafayette did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. UL Lafayette is located in Lafayette, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

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 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 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 Getting Aid ranking. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, this large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s computer science students in 2019-2020.

WVU also took the #15 spot 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

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#3 in overall quality

Emory University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Emory is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

Emory also took the #3 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory University are $44,676, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#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 Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #11. This large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia State also took 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. 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.

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#13

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#18 in overall quality

University of Memphis ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, this large public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer science students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofM, the school also landed 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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#12 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Baton Rouge, Louisiana 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree computer science students with aid list, Louisiana State University has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#8 in overall quality

University of Miami ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Coral Gables, Florida 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 2 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree computer science students with aid list, U Miami has also earned the #8 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 U Miami are $40,220.

Full University of Miami Computer Science Report

#16

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#14 in overall quality

Nova Southeastern University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Nova Southeastern University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It awarded 2 doctorate’s computer science degrees in 2019-2020.

NUS Florida not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 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 NUS Florida are $22,242.

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#17

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Florida Institute of Technology did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid 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 did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 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 Florida Institute of Technology are $22,588.

Full Florida Institute of Technology Computer Science Report

#18

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Tulane 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree computer science students with aid list, Tulane has also earned the #9 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 Tulane University of Louisiana are $61,176.

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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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