by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 40 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 486 doctor's degrees in computer & information sciences to qualified students.
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The computer & information sciences doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality computer & information sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for computer & information sciences students working on their doctor's degree.
The computer & information sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences.
Duke University is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Duke University
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences has to take a look at Vanderbilt University. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Vanderbilt University
University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great decision for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Virginia Tech
Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Emory University
UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from University of Florida
GMU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from George Mason University
NC State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Raleigh.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from North Carolina State University
Explore the best computer & information sciences colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29 | 126 |
| Virginia | 29 | 88 |
| Georgia | 28 | 110 |
| Mississippi | 28 | 14 |
| South Carolina | 28 | 7 |
| North Carolina | 26 | 67 |
| Kentucky | 26 | 16 |
| Alabama | 25 | 9 |
| Tennessee | 25 | 18 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 15 |
| Arkansas | 23 | 13 |
| West Virginia | 20 | 3 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 274 |
| Computer Science | 134 |
| Information Science | 39 |
| Information Technology | 23 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 13 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 3 |
