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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences in the Southeast Region

36 Ranked Colleges
456 Degrees Awarded
$23,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. 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 & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Computer & Information Sciences is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 8th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 237,745 degrees were awarded to students with this major. 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” ranking analyzed 36 colleges that offered a degree in computer and information sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent computer and information sciences programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the computer and information sciences program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. 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

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

Top 26 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences in the Southeast Region

#1

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Louisiana Tech University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. Louisiana Tech University is a fairly large public school situated in Ruston, Louisiana. It awarded 7 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 Louisiana Tech are $12,690.

Full Louisiana Tech University Computer & Information Sciences Report

#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 36 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Tech landed the #2 spot on the list. Virginia Tech is a large public school situated in Blacksburg, Virginia. It awarded 28 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Virginia Tech, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Virginia Tech Computer & Information Sciences Report

#3

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Clemson University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. Clemson is located in Clemson, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

Clemson not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 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 Clemson are $23,246.

Full Clemson University Computer & Information Sciences Report

#4

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Out of the 36 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Mississippi landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Southern Mississippi is a public institution located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Mississippi are $10,896.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, this medium-sized public school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students 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.

Full UA Little Rock Computer & Information Sciences Report

#5 in overall quality

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Georgia Tech is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 54 doctorate’s degrees 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

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 ranking, coming in at #7. Boca Raton, Florida is the setting for this 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 FAU are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida Atlantic University Computer & Information Sciences Report

#8

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #8. University of Virginia is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 10 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’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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#9

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

University of Georgia landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. UGA is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UGA Computer & Information Sciences Report

#10

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#8 in overall quality

North Carolina State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 28 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

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.

Full NC State Computer & Information Sciences Report

#11

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#20 in overall quality

Florida Institute of Technology did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #11. This medium-sized school is located in Melbourne, Florida, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida Tech also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #20. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Tech are $22,588, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Florida Institute of Technology Computer & Information Sciences Report

#12

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#9 in overall quality

University of Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school handed out 11 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students list, UF has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. UNC Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 31 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UNC Chapel Hill Computer & Information Sciences Report

#14

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of Central Florida did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Orlando, Florida, this large public school awarded 29 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

UCF also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at University of Central Florida

#15

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama

University of South Alabama landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Mobile, Alabama 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.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Alabama are $16,112.

Full USA Computer & Information Sciences Report

#16

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#18 in overall quality

Nova Southeastern University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and it awarded 32 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students list, NUS Florida has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NUS Florida are $22,242, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#17 in overall quality

Florida State University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida State University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Florida State University Computer & Information Sciences Report

#18

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#24 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #18. UNC Charlotte is a large public school situated in Charlotte, North Carolina. It awarded 12 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students list, UNC Charlotte has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina

North Carolina A & T State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #19. This fairly large school is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at NC A&T are $20,662, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at NC A&T

With a ranking of #20, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, this large public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UAB are $19,188, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UAB Computer & Information Sciences Report

#21

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi

Mississippi State University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Mississippi State is a public institution located in Mississippi State, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

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

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at Mississippi State University

#25 in overall quality

With a ranking of #22, Florida International University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. FIU is a large school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 8 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU also took the #25 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full FIU Computer & Information Sciences Report

#23 in overall quality

University of Alabama in Huntsville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #23. UAH is a medium-sized school located in Huntsville, Alabama that handed out 8 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UAH, the school also landed the #23 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 University of Alabama in Huntsville are $25,386.

Full UAH Computer & Information Sciences Report

#24

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

University of Memphis ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. University of Memphis is a public institution located in Memphis, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UofM Computer & Information Sciences Report

University of Louisiana at Lafayette came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. UL Lafayette is a fairly large school located in Lafayette, Louisiana that handed out 5 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are $23,865, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Louisiana at Lafayette Computer & Information Sciences Report

#22 in overall quality

With a ranking of #25, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also took the #22 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, 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%.

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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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