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2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

39 Ranked Colleges
456 Degrees Awarded
$27,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate 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. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 237,745 computer and information sciences students received their degree, making the major the 8th most popular in the country. In 2017-2018, computer and information sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $48,979 and had an average of $27,144 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 60,703 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $44,101 and $28,792 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 456 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 39 colleges that offered a degree in computer and information sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great computer and information sciences programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the computer and information sciences program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 31 degrees to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. UF is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5 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 & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school awarded 54 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgia Tech, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 39 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this large public school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also took the #3 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Central Florida. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. University of Central Florida is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 29 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#8 in overall quality

North Carolina State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. North Carolina State University is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 28 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999.

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#25 in overall quality

Florida International University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #7. This large school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FIU, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida International University Computer & Information Sciences Report

#8

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Virginia Tech did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, this large public school handed out 28 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547.

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#9

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana

Louisiana Tech University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Ruston, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana Tech University are $12,690, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#17 in overall quality

Florida State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Florida State is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#14 in overall quality

William & Mary landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. William & Mary is a medium-sized school located in Williamsburg, Virginia that handed out 10 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

William & Mary did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full William & Mary Computer & Information Sciences Report

#12

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #12. FAU is a large public school situated in Boca Raton, Florida. It awarded 7 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

University of Georgia ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. UGA is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 8 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’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 UGA are $27,476.

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#14

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina

North Carolina A & T State University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, this fairly large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at NC A&T are $20,662, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, this fairly large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Mississippi are $10,896, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Duke University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Duke is located in Durham, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Duke, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

George Mason University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU also took the #10 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’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.

Full George Mason University Computer & Information Sciences Report

#18

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas

University of Arkansas at Little Rock came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are $14,884, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Vanderbilt, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Louisiana at Lafayette is located in Lafayette, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UL Lafayette are $23,865.

Full UL Lafayette Computer & Information Sciences Report

#23 in overall quality

University of Alabama in Huntsville came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Huntsville, Alabama, this medium-sized public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

UAH not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama in Huntsville are $25,386, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154.

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#23

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi

Mississippi State University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Mississippi State, Mississippi is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State are $23,950.

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#24

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#11 in overall quality

Clemson University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Clemson, South Carolina, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UAB are $19,188.

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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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