2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region
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Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
In 2020-2021, 59,565 computer science students received their degree, making the major the 8th most popular in the country.
Across the Southeast region, there were 7,865 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
This year’s “Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking analyzed 74 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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
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Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region.
Top 25 Best Value Colleges for Computer Science in the Southeast Region
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Virginia Community College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Annandale, Virginia, and it awarded 296 ’s computer science degrees in 2020-2021.
Northern Virginia Community College also made our “Best Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. The yearly cost to attend Northern Virginia Community College is $9,452 for Southeast Region Computer Science students.
Full Northern Virginia Community College Computer Science Report
Out of the 74 schools in the Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #2 spot on the list. UNC Charlotte is a large school located in Charlotte, North Carolina that handed out 880 ’s computer science degrees in 2020-2021.
UNC Charlotte also took the #12 spot in our “Best Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of North Carolina at Charlotte is $17,634 for Southeast Region Computer Science students.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% 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 University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Out of the 74 schools in the Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Harding University landed the #3 spot on the list. Harding is a small school located in Searcy, Arkansas that handed out 32 ’s computer science degrees in 2020-2021.
Harding also made our “Best Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #19. The estimated yearly cost for Harding University is $19,456 for southeast region computer science students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read more about Computer Science at Harding University
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida Polytechnic University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Lakeland, Florida, this small public school awarded 65 diplomas to qualified ’s computer science students in 2020-2021.
Florida Poly not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $16,065 for Southeast Region Computer Science students per year to attend Florida Polytechnic University.
With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read full report on Computer Science at Florida Poly
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Kennesaw State University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region. Located in Kennesaw, Georgia, this large public school handed out 324 diplomas to qualified ’s computer science students in 2020-2021.
KSU Georgia also made our “Best Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #18. The estimated yearly cost for KSU Georgia is $18,522 for Southeast Region Computer Science students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full KSU Georgia Computer Science Report
University of Memphis did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #6. University of Memphis is a large public school situated in Memphis, Tennessee. It awarded 84 ’s computer science degrees in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for UofM is $13,904 for southeast region computer science students.
Read full report on Computer Science at UofM
University of Georgia came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UGA is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 321 ’s computer science degrees in 2020-2021.
UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $14,257 for Southeast Region Computer Science students per year to attend UGA.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full UGA Computer Science Report
Appalachian State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. Appalachian State is a public institution located in Boone, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 95 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Appalachian State also took the #20 spot in our “Best Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $13,989 for Southeast Region Computer Science students per year to attend Appalachian State University.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read full report on Computer Science at Appalachian State
North Carolina State University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 520 ’s computer science degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region computer science students list, NC State has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend NC State is $16,411 for Southeast Region Computer Science students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read full report on Computer Science at North Carolina State University
John Tyler Community College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. John Tyler Community College is a medium-sized school located in Chester, Virginia that handed out 18 ’s computer science degrees in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for John Tyler Community College is $5,959 for Southeast Region Computer Science students.
Full John Tyler Community College Computer Science Report
Tennessee Technological University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Tennessee Tech University is located in Cookeville, Tennessee and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 100 ’s computer science degrees to qualified students.
The estimated yearly cost for Tennessee Tech University is $15,932 for Southeast Region Computer Science students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Tennessee Tech University Computer Science Report
Itawamba Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. ICC is a public institution located in Fulton, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $4,086 for Southeast Region Computer Science students per year to attend ICC.
Read more about Computer Science at ICC
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school handed out 185 diplomas to qualified ’s computer science students in 2020-2021.
Georgia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Georgia Tech is $14,974 for Southeast Region Computer Science students.
With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% 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 full report on Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus
Louisiana Tech University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Ruston, Louisiana, this fairly large public school awarded 80 degrees to qualified ’s computer science students in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend Louisiana Tech University is $11,304 for southeast region computer science students.
Full Louisiana Tech Computer Science Report
University of North Carolina at Wilmington did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #15. Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, this fairly large public school handed out 85 degrees to qualified ’s computer science students in 2020-2021.
It costs about $19,136 for southeast region computer science students per year to attend University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Computer Science at UNCW
North Carolina A & T State University landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 68 ’s computer science degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $10,563 for Southeast Region Computer Science students per year to attend NC A&T.
Read full report on Computer Science at NC A&T
With a ranking of #17, University of New Orleans did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. University of New Orleans is a medium-sized school located in New Orleans, Louisiana that handed out 77 ’s computer science degrees in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend University of New Orleans is $12,140 for Southeast Region Computer Science students.
Read full report on Computer Science at University of New Orleans
University of Arkansas did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #18. UARK is a large public school situated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It awarded 95 ’s computer science degrees in 2020-2021.
UARK also made our “Best Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #17. The estimated yearly cost for University of Arkansas is $16,507 for Southeast Region Computer Science students.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Computer Science at UARK
University of North Carolina at Greensboro ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNC Greensboro is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 86 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The estimated yearly cost for UNC Greensboro is $11,629 for Southeast Region Computer Science students.
Read more about Computer Science at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
East Carolina University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. ECU is a public institution located in Greenville, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 77 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $16,550 for southeast region computer science students per year to attend East Carolina University.
Full East Carolina University Computer Science Report
With a ranking of #21, University of Central Arkansas did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. UCA is a public institution located in Conway, Arkansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 15 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
It costs about $16,554 for southeast region computer science students per year to attend UCA.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.8% 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%.
Full UCA Computer Science Report
Georgia State University landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Georgia State University is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 366 ’s computer science degrees to qualified students.
In addition to being on our southeast region computer science students list, Georgia State has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Georgia State University is $17,242 for Southeast Region Computer Science students.
Full Georgia State University Computer Science Report
With a ranking of #23, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 461 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is $12,469 for Southeast Region Computer Science students.
With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Computer Science at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school awarded 59 degrees to qualified ’s computer science students in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend USF Tampa is $8,346 for southeast region computer science students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read more about Computer Science at USF Tampa
West Virginia University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, this large public school handed out 74 degrees to qualified ’s computer science students in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend West Virginia University is $13,355 for southeast region computer science students.
Full West Virginia University Computer Science Report
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