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2023 Best Value Computer Programming Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

8 Colleges
$27,583 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$53,119 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Programming Bachelor's Degree 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Value Computer Programming Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for programming students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Computer Programming Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

Check out the programming bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Best Southeast Region Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Computer Programming

Our 2023 rankings named Herzing University - Atlanta the best value school in the Southeast Region for computer programming students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Herzing University - Atlanta is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Herzing University - Atlanta are $14,200 a year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Herzing University - Atlanta also is in the top 15% of our Best Computer Programming Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

Full Computer Programming at Herzing University - Atlanta Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Herzing University - Winter Park. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Programming Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Winter Park, Herzing University - Winter Park is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Herzing University - Winter Park are $14,200 a year. Programming majors at Herzing University - Winter Park take out an average of $37,403 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Computer Programming at Herzing University - Winter Park Report

#3

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at ECPI University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer programming schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the large city of Virginia Beach, ECPI University is a private for-profit school with a large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ECPI University are $17,479 a year. Programming majors at ECPI University take out an average of $35,612 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $194, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Limestone College

Gaffney, SC

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Limestone College is a great value for computer programming students working on their bachelor’s degree. Limestone College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Gaffney.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Limestone College are $26,300 per year. Programming majors at Limestone College take out an average of $35,251 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Out of the 8 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Kennesaw State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. KSU Georgia is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Kennesaw.

KSU Georgia undergraduate students pay an average of $17,690 in tuition and fees each year.

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#6

Full Sail University

Winter Park, FL

Full Sail University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer programming programs. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Full Sail University are $25,687 per year. On average, programming graduates from Full Sail University take out $36,002 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer programming students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Tulane are $60,814 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, programming majors at Tulane accumulate an average of around $38,891 in student debt.

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#8

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer programming students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large city of Jacksonville, JU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

JU undergraduate students pay an average of $42,400 in tuition and fees each year.

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Best Computer Programming Colleges by State

Explore the best computer programming colleges 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 8 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 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to luis gomes.

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