by our College Data Analytics Team
It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region” ranking - to help you make that decision.
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 “Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region” ranking looked at 634 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer and information sciences. That schools that top this list have a program in computer and information sciences in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.
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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 “Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region”.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region computer & information sciences students.
Out of the 634 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, IGlobal University landed the #1 spot on the list. IGlobal University is located in Vienna, Virginia and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 71 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
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Out of the 634 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Campbellsville University landed the #2 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Campbellsville, Kentucky, and it awarded 1,681 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida Polytechnic University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region list. Florida Poly is a small public school situated in Lakeland, Florida. It awarded 113 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Virginia International University. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region. Virginia International University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 19 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Baton Rouge School of Computers. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region. Baton Rouge School of Computers is a private for-profit institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 35 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Full Baton Rouge School of Computers Computer & Information Sciences Report
Academy of Interactive Entertainment did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #6. This small school is located in Lafayette, Louisiana, and it awarded 24 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #7. Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 3,133 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Beacon College landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Leesburg, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 29 students in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.
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University of the Cumberlands did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #9. Cumberlands is located in Williamsburg, Kentucky and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 975 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
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ECPI University landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region ranking. ECPI University is a fairly large private for-profit school situated in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It awarded 994 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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DeVry University - Florida ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region list. Miramar, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 34 students in 2020-2021.
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DeVry University - Georgia ranked #12 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region list. DeVry University - Georgia is a private for-profit institution located in Decatur, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 49 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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Strayer University - Virginia landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Strayer University - Virginia is a small school located in Arlington, Virginia that handed out 236 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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The Art Institute of Virginia Beach landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region ranking. The Art Institute of Virginia Beach is a small private for-profit school situated in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It awarded 10 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #15, Marymount University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region list. Marymount University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Arlington, Virginia. It awarded 168 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Marymount University Computer & Information Sciences Report
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami is a small school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 5 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%.
Full Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - Miami Computer & Information Sciences Report
University of Arkansas System eVersity came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Little Rock, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 36 students in 2020-2021.
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DeVry University - Tennessee landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region ranking. DeVry University - Tennessee is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
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With a ranking of #19, AI Miami International University of Art and Design did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region list. International Fine Arts College is a small school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 30 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Georgia Gwinnett College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #20. Georgia Gwinnett College is a fairly large school located in Lawrenceville, Georgia that handed out 164 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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Huntsville Bible College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Huntsville Bible College is a small school located in Huntsville, Alabama that handed out 2 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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Strayer University - West Virginia landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Strayer University - West Virginia is a small private for-profit school situated in Scott Depot, West Virginia. It awarded 4 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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Middle Georgia State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #23. Middle Georgia State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Macon, Georgia. It awarded 182 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #24, Northern Virginia Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region list. Northern Virginia Community College is located in Annandale, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,211 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
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West Virginia Junior College - Bridgeport did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer & Information Sciences Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #25. Located in Bridgeport, West Virginia, this small private for-profit school awarded 12 degrees to qualified ’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.
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Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
While not in the ‘top 50’, these schools make the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Virginia Union University | Richmond, VA |
| 52 | North Carolina A & T State University | Greensboro, NC |
| 53 | Herzing University - Atlanta | Atlanta, GA |
| 54 | Blue Ridge Community and Technical College | Martinsburg, WV |
| 55 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | Huntsville, AL |
| 56 | DeVry University - Virginia | Arlington, VA |
| 56 | Living Arts College | Raleigh, NC |
| 58 | Miller-Motte College Augusta | Augusta, GA |
| 59 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | Rocky Mount, NC |
| 60 | Strayer University - Tennessee | Memphis, TN |
| 61 | Trident Technical College | Charleston, SC |
| 62 | Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA |
| 63 | H Councill Trenholm State Community College | Montgomery, AL |
| 63 | National American University - Kings Bay | Kings Bay, GA |
| 65 | Bryan University | Rogers, AR |
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | University of South Carolina - Upstate | Spartanburg, SC |
| 92 | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | Keyser, WV |
| 93 | Alabama A & M University | Normal, AL |
| 94 | Voorhees College | Denmark, SC |
| 95 | Le Moyne - Owen College | Memphis, TN |
| 96 | Johnson C Smith University | Charlotte, NC |
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