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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

114 Colleges
$55,862 Avg Salary
$29,573 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree School for You

Computer Information Systems is the most popular major in the United States with 30,779 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

Today's computer science students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 114 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

Check out the CIS bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 15% Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus the best school in the Southeast Region for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from Georgia Tech take out $23,276 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $538.

Full Computer Information Systems at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus Report

Out of the 114 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from University of Virginia take out $17,642 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $490, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Tech. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from Virginia Tech take out $21,607 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $345.

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#4

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UF is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Gainesville.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at UF accumulate an average of around $20,340 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $214, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

University of Florida-Online

Gainesville, FL

Out of the 114 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida-Online landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF Online is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from UF Online carry an average student debtload of $20,340. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $214, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.

CIS majors at GMU take out an average of $23,765 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $218.

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#7

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at JMU accumulate an average of around $18,830 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $258.

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#8

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA

University of Richmond landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the medium-sized city of University of Richmond, URichmond is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from URichmond carry an average student debtload of $23,343.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Richmond Report

#9

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Clemson University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Clemson is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson.

On average, CIS graduates from Clemson take out $22,697 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $247.

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#10

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at Auburn accumulate an average of around $20,916 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $497, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Computer Information Systems at Auburn University Report

#11

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. UA is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.

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#12

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA

University of Mary Washington ranked #12 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Fredericksburg, UMW is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from UMW carry an average student debtload of $20,643.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Mary Washington Report

#13

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public college with a fairly large student population.

CIS majors at Old Dominion take out an average of $26,199 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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West Virginia University Institute of Technology landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the small city of Beckley, West Virginia University Tech is a public college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at West Virginia University Tech take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,029.

Full Computer Information Systems at West Virginia University Institute of Technology Report

Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at VCU accumulate an average of around $23,394 in student debt.

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#16

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

East Carolina University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from ECU take out $26,449 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#17

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

CIS majors at Florida State take out an average of $22,055 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $183.

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
18 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
19 University of Kentucky Lexington, KY
20 University of South Carolina - Columbia Columbia, SC
21 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
22 King University Bristol, TN

Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State

Explore the best computer information systems colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Louisiana 135
West Virginia 403
Georgia 4,742
Tennessee 754
North Carolina 1,634
Mississippi 333
Virginia 3,727
Arkansas 570
Alabama 1,330
Florida 5,133
South Carolina 769
Kentucky 1,480

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer information systems has other similar majors worth exploring.

CIS Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences 51,681
Information Technology 31,531
Informatics 2,726
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,887
Artificial Intelligence 518
Human-Centered Technology Design 91

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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