2024 Best Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region
77
Colleges in the Southeast Region
7,865
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Ranked #8 in popularity,
computer science is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
In 2024, College Factual analyzed 77 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 7,865 degrees in computer science during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Computer Science School
The computer science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Computer Science rankings. For our Best Overall Computer Science School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Computer Science Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for Computer Science in the Southeast Region
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the computer science degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
11 Top Southeast Region Schools in Computer Science
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In NC
404
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Duke University is a great option for students pursuing a degree in computer science. Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Durham. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.
There were approximately 404 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer science from Duke University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TN
229
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Vanderbilt University if you wish to pursue a degree in computer science. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.
There were about 229 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer science from Vanderbilt University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NC
461
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill if you wish to pursue a degree in computer science. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.
There were about 461 computer science students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer science from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In GA
108
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Emory University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in computer science. Emory is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.
There were about 108 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from Emory University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In GA
185
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Georgia Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #24 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Georgia Tech is a great school overall.
There were approximately 185 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Tech in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In GA
321
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
UGA is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.
There were approximately 321 computer science students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer science from University of Georgia
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NC
520
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 520 computer science students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from North Carolina State University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In FL
63
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Coral Gables. A Best Colleges rank of #91 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.
There were roughly 63 computer science students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer science from University of Miami
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In LA
49
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #78 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Tulane is a great university overall.
There were roughly 49 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from Tulane University of Louisiana
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In VA
78
Computer Science Degrees Awarded
William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg. A Best Colleges rank of #111 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means William & Mary is a great school overall.
There were roughly 78 computer science students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer science from William & Mary
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