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2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in the Southeast Region

38 Colleges
$41,474 Avg Salary
$30,273 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Programming School for You

With 11,939 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer programming is the #6 most popular major in the United States.

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Computer Programming Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 38 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

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2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Programming Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Programming Schools

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Our 2023 rankings named Virginia Tech the best school in the Southeast Region for computer programming students. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Herzing University - Kenner. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in the Southeast Region list. Herzing University - Kenner is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kenner.

The average amount in student loans that programming majors at Herzing University - Kenner take out is $39,310.

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The excellent programs at Chattahoochee Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer programming schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Herzing University - Atlanta. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer Programming Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Atlanta, Herzing University - Atlanta is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#5

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clemson University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in the Southeast Region list. Clemson is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Clemson.

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Herzing University - Winter Park landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer programming programs. Located in the large suburb of Winter Park, Herzing University - Winter Park is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average amount in student loans that programming majors at Herzing University - Winter Park take out is $39,310.

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#7

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA

With a ranking of #7, Gwinnett Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer programming students. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, GTC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Programming majors at GTC take out an average of $12,889 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #8, Hillsborough Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer programming students. Located in the city of Tampa, HCC is a public school with a large student population.

Programming majors at HCC take out an average of $12,176 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#9

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, GA

Georgia Military College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Programming Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the distant town of Milledgeville, Georgia Military College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#10

Valencia College

Orlando, FL

Valencia College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer programming programs. Located in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, programming majors at Valencia College accumulate an average of around $19,875 in student debt.

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Best Computer Programming Colleges by State

Explore the best computer programming schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
West Virginia 12
Louisiana 27
North Carolina 4
Georgia 241
Tennessee 0
Mississippi 102
Virginia 137
Arkansas 11
Alabama 0
South Carolina 29
Florida 447

Computer Programming is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

Programming Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer Programming 8,750
App Specific Computer Programming 2,411
Computer Programming Certifications 278
Computer Programming, Specific Platforms 173
Computer Game Programming 169
Other Computer Programming 158

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

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).
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