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2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

215 Ranked Colleges
64,260 Degrees Awarded
$7,900 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. 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 in the Southeast Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

With 254,454 degrees handed out in 2020-2021, computer and information sciences is the 6th most popular major in the United States. In 2019-2020, computer and information sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $52,893 and had an average of $27,324 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 64,260 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $48,855 and $27,850 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking analyzed 215 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.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the computer and information sciences program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

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

Top 25 Best Value Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences in the Southeast Region

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Chattahoochee Technical College. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region. This medium-sized school is located in Marietta, Georgia, and it awarded 475 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Chattahoochee Technical College, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $2,834 for southeast region computer & information sciences students per year to attend Chattahoochee Technical College.

Full Chattahoochee Technical College Computer & Information Sciences Report

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American Public University System
Charles Town, West Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. American Public University System is a large private for-profit school situated in Charles Town, West Virginia. It awarded 1,008 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at American Military University, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $10,563 for southeast region computer & information sciences students per year to attend American Military University.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 98%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at American Public University System

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Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Wake Technical Community College. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 1,211 degrees to qualified ’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wake Technical Community College, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Wake Technical Community College is $6,767 for southeast region computer & information sciences students.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at Wake Technical Community College

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Augusta Technical College
Augusta, Georgia

Out of the 215 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Augusta Technical College landed the #4 spot on the list. Augusta Technical College is a small school located in Augusta, Georgia that handed out 241 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Augusta Technical College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $9,345 for southeast region computer & information sciences students per year to attend Augusta Technical College.

Full Augusta Technical College Computer & Information Sciences Report

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Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, Georgia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gwinnett Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Gwinnett Technical College is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 708 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GTC, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for GTC is $12,696 for southeast region computer & information sciences students.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at GTC

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Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, North Carolina

With a ranking of #6, Central Piedmont Community College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. This fairly large school is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and it awarded 251 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Central Piedmont Community College excels when it comes to computer and information sciences quality. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. It costs about $5,710 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students per year to attend Central Piedmont Community College.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at Central Piedmont Community College

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Valencia College
Orlando, Florida

Valencia College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 1,118 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Valencia College is also in the top of our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. The yearly cost to attend Valencia College is $5,354 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students.

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Hillsborough Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. This fairly large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 187 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

HCC excels when it comes to computer and information sciences quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Hillsborough Community College is $2,949 for southeast region computer & information sciences students.

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Athens Technical College
Athens, Georgia

Athens Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Athens, Georgia, this small public school awarded 62 degrees to qualified ’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Athens Technical College is $4,759 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students.

Full Athens Technical College Computer & Information Sciences Report

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West Georgia Technical College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. West Georgia Technical College is located in Waco, Georgia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 51 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

The yearly cost to attend West Georgia Technical College is $1,731 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students.

Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at West Georgia Technical College

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Northern Virginia Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Northern Virginia Community College is a public institution located in Annandale, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,211 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, Northern Virginia Community College is in the top on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. The yearly cost to attend Northern Virginia Community College is $9,452 for southeast region computer & information sciences students.

Full Northern Virginia Community College Computer & Information Sciences Report

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With a ranking of #12, Florida State College at Jacksonville did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Florida State College at Jacksonville is a public institution located in Jacksonville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 480 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $3,129 for southeast region computer & information sciences students per year to attend FSCJ.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at Florida State College at Jacksonville

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With a ranking of #13, South Louisiana Community College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Lafayette, Louisiana, and it awarded 140 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend South Louisiana Community College is $8,753 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at South Louisiana Community College

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Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro, Georgia

Ogeechee Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #14. Ogeechee Technical College is located in Statesboro, Georgia and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 59 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

The yearly cost to attend Ogeechee Technical College is $2,054 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students.

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With a ranking of #15, Seminole State College of Florida did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Seminole State College of Florida is a fairly large school located in Sanford, Florida that handed out 487 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Seminole State is $8,427 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students.

Full Seminole State College of Florida Computer & Information Sciences Report

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ECPI University
Virginia Beach, Virginia

With a ranking of #16, ECPI University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. ECPI University is a fairly large school located in Virginia Beach, Virginia that handed out 994 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

ECPI University also claimed a top spot on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. The yearly cost to attend ECPI University is $22,432 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at ECPI University

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With a ranking of #17, Georgia Piedmont Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. This small school is located in Clarkston, Georgia, and it awarded 312 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Georgia Piedmont Technical College is $3,708 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at Georgia Piedmont Technical College

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Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, Florida

Palm Beach State College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. Lake Worth, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 284 students in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Palm Beach State College is $9,481 for southeast region computer & information sciences students.

Full Palm Beach State College Computer & Information Sciences Report

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #19. Florida State is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 614 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

Florida State also took the #12 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $9,946 for southeast region computer & information sciences students per year to attend Florida State University.

With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Florida State

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Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, North Carolina

Guilford Technical Community College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #20. Guilford Technical Community College is a public institution located in Jamestown, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 291 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Guilford Technical Community College is $10,898 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students.

Full Guilford Technical Community College Computer & Information Sciences Report

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Georgia Military College
Milledgeville, Georgia

Georgia Military College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Georgia Military College is a medium-sized school located in Milledgeville, Georgia that handed out 87 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Georgia Military College is $11,029 for southeast region computer & information sciences students.

Full Georgia Military College Computer & Information Sciences Report

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Greenville Technical College
Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #22. Greenville, South Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 53 students in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend GTC is $7,225 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students.

Full Greenville Technical College Computer & Information Sciences Report

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York Technical College
Rock Hill, South Carolina

York Technical College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Rock Hill, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 59 students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $7,031 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students per year to attend York Technical College.

Full York Technical College Computer & Information Sciences Report

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NorthWest Arkansas Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region list. NWACC is a medium-sized public school situated in Bentonville, Arkansas. It awarded 16 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for NorthWest Arkansas Community College is $5,828 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students.

Full NorthWest Arkansas Community College Computer & Information Sciences Report

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Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3,133 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

Georgia Tech also took the #2 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Georgia Tech is $14,974 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students.

With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus

Rest of the Best 33 in Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region

Not only did these schools make the top 33 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia
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St Petersburg College
Clearwater, Florida
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Harding University
Searcy, Arkansas
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Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, Louisiana

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