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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Tennessee

22 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Tennessee ranking. This report analyzed 22 schools in Tennessee to see which ones were the most popular programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Science program at each school on the list.

Check out the compsci programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Tennessee.

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

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

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

Full Computer Science at Vanderbilt University Report

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 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Tennessee list. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Knoxville.

On average, compsci graduates from UT Knoxville take out $21,150 in student loans while working on their degree.

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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.

After completing their degree, compsci graduates from Tennessee Tech University carry an average student debt load of $19,000.

Full Computer Science at Tennessee Technological University Report

#4

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Memphis. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public school with a fairly large student population.

CompSci majors at UofM take out an average of $29,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Read full report on Computer Science at University of Memphis

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Middle Tennessee State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Tennessee list. Middle Tennessee State University is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro.

After completing their degree, compsci graduates from Middle Tennessee State University carry an average student debt load of $24,658.

Full Computer Science at Middle Tennessee State University Report

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

After completing their degree, compsci graduates from UT Chattanooga carry an average student debt load of $24,560.

Read full report on Computer Science at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

#7

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN

Tennessee State University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Tennessee list. Tennessee State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Nashville.

CompSci majors at Tennessee State University take out an average of $29,975 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#8

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Tennessee list. Austin Peay State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Clarksville.

Read full report on Computer Science at Austin Peay State University

#9

Rhodes College

Memphis, TN

With a ranking of #9, Rhodes College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students. Rhodes College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Memphis.

On average, compsci graduates from Rhodes College take out $25,982 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Computer Science at Rhodes College Report

With a ranking of #10, Christian Brothers University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students. Christian Brothers is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Memphis.

Full Computer Science at Christian Brothers University Report

Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Science Schools 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 22 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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