2027 Best Value Computational Science Schools in the Southeast Region
[Computational Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/computational-science/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for computational science students.
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2027 Best Value Computational Science Schools in the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in computational science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Computational Science Schools
Florida International University earned the #1 spot for value among computational science schools in the Southeast Region. Located in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,565 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,964. Typical student debt for computational science graduates is $19,349. Early-career computational science graduates make about $52,517. That is a strong return on a $19,349 median debt. Florida International University admits about 55% of applicants.
University Of Central Florida came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value computational science schools. Set in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,368, with out-of-state students paying around $22,467. Typical student debt for computational science graduates is $21,620. Early-career computational science graduates make about $90,724. Set against $21,620 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 40% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Georgia came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value computational science schools. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Typical student debt for computational science graduates is $21,792. Soon after graduation, computational science degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $53,546. That is a strong return on a $21,792 median debt. University Of Georgia admits about 38% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in computational science will find it at Vanderbilt University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,498. Typical student debt for computational science graduates is $13,975. Soon after graduation, computational science degree recipients from Vanderbilt University generally make around $77,997. Set against $13,975 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 6%.
University Of South Carolina Beaufort is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computational science, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of South Carolina Beaufort is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Bluffton. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,730, with out-of-state students paying around $21,776. Computational Science graduates carry a median of $27,971 in student loans. Early-career computational science graduates make about $43,834. Set against $27,971 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
Georgia State University earned the #6 position for value in computational science this year. Georgia State University is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,664, compared with $24,840 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,091 to complete the computational science program here. Early-career computational science graduates make about $51,103. That is a strong return on a $26,091 median debt. The acceptance rate is 55%.
University Of Arkansas earned the #7 position for value in computational science this year. Set in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,104, compared with $29,966 for out-of-state students. Computational Science graduates carry a median of $24,019 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computational science degree recipients from University Of Arkansas generally make around $52,555. That is a strong return on a $24,019 median debt. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
Clemson University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value computational science schools. Set in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,554 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,866. Typical student debt for computational science graduates is $23,783. Early-career computational science graduates make about $53,834. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Clemson University admits about 38% of applicants.
University Of Miami earned the #9 position for value in computational science this year. University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Coral Gables. In-state tuition and fees average $62,616. Typical student debt for computational science graduates is $17,750. Computational Science graduates of University Of Miami earn a median of $57,234 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 19%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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