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2022 Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

13 Ranked Colleges
308 Degrees Awarded
$22,200 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Bachelor's in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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 bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 308 computer software and applications graduates with average earnings and debt of $36,277 and $25,415 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 13 colleges that offered a degree in computer software and applications. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent computer software and applications 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 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 Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region bachelor’s degree computer software students with aid.

Top 13 Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Software & Applications in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1 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 #1 for the Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Georgia Tech is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 bachelors’s computer software degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgia Tech, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Georgia Tech is $14,739 for southeast region bachelor’s degree computer software students with aid.

The student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.

Full Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus Computer Software & Applications Report

#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Fort Smith, Arkansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s computer software degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

UAFS not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is $9,637 for southeast region bachelor’s degree computer software students with aid.

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#8 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arkansas at Little Rock landed the #3 spot on the list. UA Little Rock is located in Little Rock, Arkansas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 bachelors’s computer software degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region bachelor’s degree computer software students with aid list, UA Little Rock has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $14,906 for southeast region bachelor’s degree computer software students with aid per year to attend University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

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#4

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Wilmington landed the #4 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at Wilmington is a public institution located in Wilmington, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNCW, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend University of North Carolina at Wilmington is $19,055 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Computer Software students with aid.

The student loan default rate at the school is 3.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full University of North Carolina at Wilmington Computer Software & Applications Report

#5

Sullivan University

Louisville, Kentucky

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Sullivan University landed the #5 spot on the list. Sullivan University is a small private for-profit school situated in Louisville, Kentucky. It awarded 9 bachelors’s computer software degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Sullivan University, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Sullivan University is $22,392 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Computer Software students with aid.

With a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Sullivan University

#6

College of Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina
#3 in overall quality

College of Charleston ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. College of Charleston is a fairly large school located in Charleston, South Carolina that handed out 18 bachelors’s computer software degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region bachelor’s degree computer software students with aid list, C of C has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $19,000 for southeast region bachelor’s degree computer software students with aid per year to attend C of C.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at C of C

#7

Hodges University

Naples, Florida
#6 in overall quality

Hodges University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. International College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Naples, Florida. It awarded 2 bachelors’s computer software degrees in 2019-2020.

International College also took the #6 spot in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend International College is $21,577 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Computer Software students with aid.

Full International College Computer Software & Applications Report

AI Miami International University of Art and Design came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. International Fine Arts College is a small private for-profit school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 20 bachelors’s computer software degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at International Fine Arts College, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend International Fine Arts College is $20,274 for southeast region bachelor’s degree computer software students with aid.

Read more about Computer Software & Applications at International Fine Arts College

#9

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#2 in overall quality

University of Miami did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. University of Miami is a fairly large school located in Coral Gables, Florida that handed out 2 bachelors’s computer software degrees in 2019-2020.

U Miami did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend University of Miami is $46,949 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Computer Software students with aid.

The student loan default rate at the school is 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Full University of Miami Computer Software & Applications Report

#10

DeVry University - Georgia

Decatur, Georgia

DeVry University - Georgia ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. DeVry University - Georgia is a private for-profit institution located in Decatur, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

DeVry University - Georgia also took the #5 spot in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend DeVry University - Georgia is $27,808 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Computer Software students with aid.

Full DeVry University - Georgia Computer Software & Applications Report

#11

The Art Institute of Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, Virginia

The Art Institute of Virginia Beach came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This small school is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and it awarded 6 bachelors’s computer software degrees in 2019-2020.

Ai Virginia Beach not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $23,561 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Computer Software students with aid per year to attend Ai Virginia Beach.

Read more about Computer Software & Applications at The Art Institute of Virginia Beach

#12

The Art Institute of Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia

The Art Institute of Atlanta ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. The Art Institute of Atlanta is a small private for-profit school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 11 bachelors’s computer software degrees in 2019-2020.

Ai Atlanta did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $23,051 for southeast region bachelor’s degree computer software students with aid per year to attend Ai Atlanta.

Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at The Art Institute of Atlanta

#13

Living Arts College

Raleigh, North Carolina

Living Arts College landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer Software Schools for a Bachelor’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelors’s computer software degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Living Arts College, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Living Arts College is $25,110 for Southeast Region Bachelor’s Degree Computer Software students with aid.

Since the school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Computer Software & Applications at Living Arts College

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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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