2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Computer Science School for You
With 59,565 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer science is the #2 most popular major in the United States.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 82 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for compsci 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. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for compsci majors pursuing a .
Top 15% Best Computer Science Schools
Our analysis found Northern Virginia Community College to be the best value school for computer science students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the large suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Northern Virginia Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $11,648 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, compsci majors at Northern Virginia Community College accumulate an average of around $12,000 in student debt.
Northern Virginia Community College also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Itawamba Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. ICC is a small public school located in the remote town of Fulton.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ICC are $5,360 a year.
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Out of the 82 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida Polytechnic University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Lakeland, Florida Poly is a public school with a small student population.
Florida Poly undergraduate students pay an average of $21,004 in tuition and fees each year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Florida Poly also is in the top 5% of our Best Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Carolina University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the distant town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public school with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCU are $8,367 per year. CompSci majors at WCU take out an average of $27,911 in student loans while working on their egree.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means John Tyler Community College is a great value for computer science students. John Tyler Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Chester.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at John Tyler Community College are $10,803 per year.
With a ranking of #6, Elizabeth City State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer science students. Located in the town of Elizabeth City, ECSU is a public school with a small student population.
ECSU undergraduate students pay an average of $7,326 in tuition and fees each year.
Rasmussen University - Florida ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. Rasmussen University - Florida is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the small city of Ocala.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Rasmussen University - Florida are $13,635 a year. CompSci majors at Rasmussen University - Florida take out an average of $37,735 in student loans while working on their egree.
University of Central Arkansas ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Conway, UCA is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UCA are $16,433 per year.
Tidewater Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer science programs. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Tidewater Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $11,564 in tuition and fees each year.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer science students. It came in at #10 on the list. UNC Pembroke is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Pembroke.
UNC Pembroke undergraduate students pay an average of $7,495 in tuition and fees each year. CompSci majors at UNC Pembroke take out an average of $21,750 in student loans while working on their egree.
Harding University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Harding is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Searcy.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Harding are $22,230 a year. On average, compsci graduates from Harding take out $24,149 in student loans while working on their degree.
Louisiana Tech University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer science students. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Louisiana Tech undergraduate students pay an average of $16,806 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, compsci majors at Louisiana Tech accumulate an average of around $22,732 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $138, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great value schools for Computer Science students in the Southeast Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville, TN |
| 14 | Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus | Atlanta, GA |
| 15 | University of South Florida - Main Campus | Tampa, FL |
| 16 | Auburn University | Auburn, AL |
Best Computer Science Colleges by State
Explore the best computer science schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 675 |
| West Virginia | 103 |
| Georgia | 1,408 |
| Tennessee | 820 |
| North Carolina | 2,948 |
| Mississippi | 93 |
| Virginia | 693 |
| Arkansas | 168 |
| Alabama | 203 |
| Florida | 532 |
| South Carolina | 95 |
| Kentucky | 103 |
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Computer Science Related Majors for CompSci
One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer science has other similar majors worth exploring.
CompSci Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 59,565 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 25 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 Negative Space.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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