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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Software & Applications (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

13 Ranked Colleges
525 Degrees Awarded
$24,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 13,180 people earned their degree in computer software and applications, making the major the 90th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, computer software and applications graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $34,738 and had an average of $32,112 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,705 computer software and applications graduates with average earnings and debt of $34,466 and $31,771 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 525 computer software and applications graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer software and applications. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality computer software and applications programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the computer software and applications program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 13 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer Software & Applications (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s computer software degrees to 54 students in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Computer Software & Applications Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 119 diplomas to qualified masters’s computer software students in 2019-2020.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Computer Software & Applications Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full NC State Computer Software & Applications Report

#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Georgia Tech is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Computer Software & Applications Master’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 Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334.

Full Georgia Tech Computer Software & Applications Report

#4

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of West Florida. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. UWF is a fairly large public school situated in Pensacola, Florida. It awarded 8 masters’s computer software degrees in 2019-2020.

UWF also took the #10 spot in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UWF are $24,894, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Georgia is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 34 masters’s computer software degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also took the #5 spot in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Master’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 UGA are $27,476.

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#6

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Appalachian State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Boone, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s computer software degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Appalachian State, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State are $21,439, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and it awarded 198 masters’s computer software degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GMU, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Master’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 George Mason University are $37,410.

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#8

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Shepherd University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Shepherd University is a small school located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia that handed out 2 masters’s computer software degrees in 2019-2020.

Shepherd University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Computer Software & Applications Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Shepherd University are $12,402, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Wilmington did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #9. UNCW is a fairly large public school situated in Wilmington, North Carolina. It awarded 24 masters’s computer software degrees in 2019-2020.

UNCW also took the #6 spot in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are $21,286, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Radford University

Radford, Virginia

Radford University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Radford, Virginia, this fairly large public school handed out 1 degrees to qualified masters’s computer software students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Radford, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Radford University are $21,382, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Radford University Computer Software & Applications Report

#8 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it awarded 3 masters’s computer software degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Computer Software & Applications Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. 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.

Read more about Computer Software & Applications at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

#12

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, Tennessee
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Austin Peay State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Austin Peay State University is located in Clarksville, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 48 masters’s computer software degrees to qualified students.

Austin Peay State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Computer Software & Applications Master’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 Austin Peay State University are $14,669.

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#13

Full Sail University

Winter Park, Florida

Full Sail University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Winter Park, Florida, and it awarded 6 masters’s computer software degrees in 2019-2020.

Full Sail University also made our “Best Computer Software & Applications Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Full Sail University are $19,468, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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