2023 Most Popular Information Technology Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Information Technology School for You
In 2020-2021, 40,555 information technology students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #3 most popular in the country.
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The Most Popular Information Technology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 285 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Information Technology program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Information Technology Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for IT majors pursuing a .
Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools in Information Technology
Our analysis found Campbellsville University to be the most popular school for information technology students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Campbellsville University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Campbellsville.
Read full report on Information Technology at Campbellsville University
Out of the 285 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, ECPI University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, ECPI University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, IT majors at ECPI University accumulate an average of around $31,438 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $135.
Out of the 285 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, American Public University System landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
IT majors at American Military University take out an average of $24,057 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on Information Technology at American Public University System
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gwinnett Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Information Technology Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville, GTC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
On average, IT graduates from GTC take out $19,279 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full Information Technology at Gwinnett Technical College Report
Out of the 285 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of the Cumberlands landed the # 5 spot on the list. Cumberlands is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Williamsburg.
Full Information Technology at University of the Cumberlands Report
St Petersburg College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular information technology programs. SPC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Clearwater.
IT majors at SPC take out an average of $25,112 in student loans while working on their egree.
Northern Virginia Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Information Technology Schools in the Southeast Region list. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Annandale.
IT majors at Northern Virginia Community College take out an average of $13,750 in student loans while working on their egree.
Chattahoochee Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Information Technology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Broward College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Information Technology Schools in the Southeast Region list. BC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Fort Lauderdale.
Read full report on Information Technology at Broward College
Valencia College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Information Technology Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
On average, IT graduates from Valencia College take out $17,667 in student loans while working on their degree.
Atlanta Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Information Technology Schools in the Southeast Region list. Atlanta Area Tech is a small public school located in the city of Atlanta.
Full Information Technology at Atlanta Technical College Report
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular information technology programs. Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Daytona Beach.
Full Information Technology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide Report
Florida State College at Jacksonville landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular information technology programs. FSCJ is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Jacksonville.
While working on their degree, IT majors at FSCJ accumulate an average of around $15,941 in student debt.
Read full report on Information Technology at Florida State College at Jacksonville
Augusta Technical College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Information Technology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Augusta Technical College is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Augusta.
Read full report on Information Technology at Augusta Technical College
Palm Beach State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for information technology students. It came in at #15 on the list. Palm Beach State College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Lake Worth.
While working on their degree, IT majors at Palm Beach State College accumulate an average of around $11,169 in student debt.
Read full report on Information Technology at Palm Beach State College
Columbus Technical College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Information Technology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Columbus Technical College is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Columbus.
Full Information Technology at Columbus Technical College Report
Central Georgia Technical College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Information Technology Schools in the Southeast Region list. CGTC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Warner Robins.
Full Information Technology at Central Georgia Technical College Report
Bossier Parish Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular information technology programs. Located in the city of Bossier City, Bossier Parish Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Full Information Technology at Bossier Parish Community College Report
Augusta University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular information technology programs. Augusta University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Augusta.
While working on their degree, IT majors at Augusta University accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
Seminole State College of Florida came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Information Technology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Seminole State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Sanford.
Read full report on Information Technology at Seminole State College of Florida
Old Dominion University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for information technology students. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Read full report on Information Technology at Old Dominion University
Georgia Piedmont Technical College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Information Technology Schools in the Southeast Region list. Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a small public school located in the suburb of Clarkston.
Read full report on Information Technology at Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Saint Leo University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for information technology students. It came in at #23 on the list. St. Leo University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Leo.
While working on their degree, IT majors at St. Leo University accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.
Read full report on Information Technology at Saint Leo University
With a ranking of #24, Pensacola State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for information technology students. Located in the small city of Pensacola, Pensacola State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Full Information Technology at Pensacola State College Report
Rasmussen University - Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for information technology students. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in the small city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
IT majors at Rasmussen University - Florida take out an average of $35,222 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on Information Technology at Rasmussen University - Florida
Rest of the Top Most Popular Information Technology Schools in the Southeast Region
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for Information Technology students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Information Technology Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Full Sail University | Winter Park, FL |
| 43 | South Georgia Technical College | Americus, GA |
| 45 | North Carolina A & T State University | Greensboro, NC |
| 45 | Eastern Florida State College | Cocoa, FL |
| 47 | University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL |
| 48 | Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus | Atlanta, GA |
| 48 | University of North Georgia | Dahlonega, GA |
| 50 | Strayer University - Virginia | Arlington, VA |
| 51 | Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, GA |
| 51 | Southern Regional Technical College | Thomasville, GA |
| 53 | Tulane University of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA |
| 53 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Shelbyville | Shelbyville, TN |
| 53 | Santa Fe College | Gainesville, FL |
| 56 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson | Dickson, TN |
| 57 | Albany Technical College | Albany, GA |
| 57 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jackson | Jackson, TN |
| 57 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Hartsville | Hartsville, TN |
Best Information Technology Colleges by State
Explore the best information technology colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 85 |
| West Virginia | 758 |
| Georgia | 944 |
| Tennessee | 37 |
| North Carolina | 181 |
| Mississippi | 49 |
| Virginia | 1,707 |
| Arkansas | 55 |
| Alabama | 176 |
| Florida | 1,470 |
| South Carolina | 84 |
| Kentucky | 2,193 |
Majors Related to IT
Information Technology is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.
IT Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & IS Security | 22,829 |
| Network & System Administration/Administrator | 5,501 |
| Information Technology Management | 4,009 |
| Computer Support Specialist | 3,176 |
| System, Networking, & LAN/WAN Management/Manager | 2,077 |
| Information Technology Project Management | 2,076 |
| Web/Multimedia Management & Webmaster | 887 |
Most Popular Majors Related to IT
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
| Computer Science | 59,565 |
| Information Science | 18,325 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 14,700 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 26 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 Craig Dennis.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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