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2023 Best Computer Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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Today's computer science students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

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 the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 39 schools in the Southeast Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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.

Top Computer Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
$59,141 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Duke University to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Southeast Region .

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Duke does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 2% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$16,764 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 39 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Georgia Tech. In fact, around 88% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
$20,906 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.

University of Virginia does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 75% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Virginia - Main Campus Report

#4

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
$16,522 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Virginia Tech helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in the Southeast Region .

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Virginia Tech. In fact, around 63% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
$52,162 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 39 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the # 5 spot on the list.

One thing to take note of is that Vanderbilt does offer online graduate classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
$12,737 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, University of Florida did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their doctor’s degree.

UF does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
$12,566 Average Tuition & Fees

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree computer science programs.

One thing to take note of is that UNC Chapel Hill does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 77% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#8

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
$16,618 Average Tuition & Fees

William & Mary ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at William & Mary. During the 2019-2020 year, about 85% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
$11,796 Average Tuition & Fees

Clemson University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.

Clemson does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 69% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
$45,684 Average Tuition & Fees

Emory University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree computer science programs.

Emory does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
$16,644 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #11, George Mason University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their doctor’s degree.

GMU does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 87% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full George Mason University Report

#12

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
$11,703 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #12, North Carolina State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their doctor’s degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at NC State. In fact, around 78% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#13

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
$11,470 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #13, The University of Alabama did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their doctor’s degree.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at UA. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
$11,156 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Georgia came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UGA does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 18% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#15

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
$13,674 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Kentucky landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree computer science programs.

Online graduate courses are available at UK, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 57% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#16

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
$8,872 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Central Florida ranked #16 on this year’s Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.

Online graduate courses are available at UCF, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.

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#17

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
$41,036 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Miami came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at U Miami. In fact, around 29% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$13,380 Average Tuition & Fees

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree computer science programs.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at UT Knoxville. In fact, around 36% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#19

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, Alabama
$11,686 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #19, University of Alabama in Huntsville did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their doctor’s degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UAH does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full University of Alabama in Huntsville Report

#20

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
$14,134 Average Tuition & Fees

University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree computer science programs.

UofSC does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 74% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#21

Marymount University

Arlington, Virginia
$21,016 Average Tuition & Fees

Marymount University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Marymount. During the 2019-2020 year, about 68% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#22

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
$6,693 Average Tuition & Fees

Florida Atlantic University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree computer science programs.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at FAU. In 2019-2020 about 90% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#23

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
$11,553 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #23, Florida State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their doctor’s degree.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Florida State. In fact, around 92% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#24

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
$7,713 Average Tuition & Fees

University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #24 on this year’s Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at UNC Charlotte. In fact, around 82% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#25

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
$22,790 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #25, Nova Southeastern University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their doctor’s degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NUS Florida does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 52% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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