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2022 Best Computer Science Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee

3 Colleges
$102,200 Avg Salary
$82,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science Doctor's Degree School for You

Computer Science is one of the most popular subjects to study in Tennessee. With 692 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.

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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Science Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for computer science students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

View our full ranking methodology.

2022 Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee

The colleges and universities below are the best for compsci majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top Tennessee Schools for a Doctorate in Computer Science

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Our analysis found Vanderbilt University to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Tennessee. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.

Full Computer Science at Vanderbilt University Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a great place for computer science students working on their doctor’s degree. UT Knoxville is a very large public school located in the city of Knoxville.

Full Computer Science at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Report

#3

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Memphis is a great place for computer science students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Computer Science at University of Memphis Report

Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
West Virginia 101
Georgia 1,259
Florida 431
Louisiana 543
Virginia 633
Arkansas 148
North Carolina 2,416
Kentucky 49
Mississippi 59
South Carolina 108
Alabama 50

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

CompSci Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 53,722

Majors Similar to CompSci

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 81,384
Information Technology 38,958
Information Science 18,368
Computer Systems Networking 14,814
Computer Software & Applications 13,180

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 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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