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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Tennessee

10 Colleges
$57,391 Avg Salary
$24,236 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science School for You

Computer Science is the most popular major in Tennessee with 820 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Computer Science Schools in Tennessee ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Tennessee

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

Top 10 Best Computer Science Schools

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Our 2023 rankings named Vanderbilt University the best school in Tennessee for computer science students. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.

While working on their degree, compsci majors at Vanderbilt accumulate an average of around $19,563 in student debt.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Tennessee list. UT Knoxville is a very large public school located in the city of Knoxville.

After completing their degree, compsci graduates from UT Knoxville carry an average student debtload of $21,150.

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The excellent programs at Tennessee Technological University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Tennessee. Tennessee Tech University is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Cookeville.

On average, compsci graduates from Tennessee Tech University take out $19,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#4

Rhodes College

Memphis, TN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rhodes College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Tennessee list. Rhodes College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Memphis.

CompSci majors at Rhodes College take out an average of $25,982 in student loans while working on their egree.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Middle Tennessee State University is a great place for computer science students. Middle Tennessee State University is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro.

CompSci majors at Middle Tennessee State University take out an average of $24,658 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #6, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students. UT Chattanooga is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Chattanooga.

The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at UT Chattanooga take out is $24,560.

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The University of Tennessee - Martin came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Schools in Tennessee ranking. Located in the town of Martin, UT Martin is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#8

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

University of Memphis ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, compsci graduates from UofM take out $29,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#9

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs. Austin Peay State University is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Clarksville.

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#10

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN

With a ranking of #10, Tennessee State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students. Tennessee State University is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Nashville.

While working on their degree, compsci majors at Tennessee State University accumulate an average of around $29,975 in student debt.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
West Virginia 103
Louisiana 675
North Carolina 2,948
Virginia 693
Georgia 1,408
Mississippi 93
Arkansas 168
Alabama 203
South Carolina 95
Florida 532
Kentucky 103

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

CompSci Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565

Majors Similar to CompSci

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
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 10 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

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