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2023 Best Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region

32 Schools Ranked
$22,080 Avg Student Debt

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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 32 schools in the Southeast Region to see which graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
$20,906 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named University of Virginia - Main Campus the best school in the Southeast Region for computer science students working on their graduate certificate.

University of Virginia does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
$59,141 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,440 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.

By the time they get their graduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,440 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Duke. In 2019-2020 about 2% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
$16,522 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Virginia Tech. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.

One thing to take note of is that Virginia Tech does offer online graduate classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 63% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
$12,514 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend James Madison University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.

JMU 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 68% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
$16,644 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent graduate certificate programs at George Mason University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in the Southeast Region .

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at GMU. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 87% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
$11,826 Average Tuition & Fees

Auburn University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Auburn. In fact, around 35% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
$11,703 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,885 Avg Student Debt

North Carolina State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

On average, graduate certificate students take out $18,885 in loans while pursuing their 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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#8

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$39,240 Average Tuition & Fees

Wake Forest University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

Wake Forest University 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 67% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
$61,130 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,139 Avg Student Debt

Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list.

On average, graduate certificate students take out $30,139 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Tulane does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#10

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
$7,050 Average Tuition & Fees

American Public University System did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list.

American Military University is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each graduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#11

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
$7,594 Average Tuition & Fees

East Carolina University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

One thing to take note of is that ECU does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
$8,265 Average Tuition & Fees

University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best graduate certificate computer science programs.

One thing to take note of is that UNC Greensboro does offer online graduate classes in some areas. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
$9,018 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Arkansas came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

One thing to take note of is that UARK does offer online graduate classes in some areas. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
$15,518 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,341 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #14, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their graduate certificate.

By the time they get their graduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,341 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at VCU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 62% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
$8,007 Average Tuition & Fees

Appalachian State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Appalachian State. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Appalachian State University Report

#16

Florida Atlantic University

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

Florida Atlantic University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.

FAU does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 90% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#17

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
$7,224 Average Tuition & Fees

Kennesaw State University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.

Online graduate courses are available at KSU Georgia, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. 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.

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#18

University of South Carolina - Columbia

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

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #18 on this year’s Best Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.

Online graduate courses are available at UofSC, 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 74% took at least some of their classes online.

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#19

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia
$6,006 Average Tuition & Fees

University of North Georgia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #19 on the list.

UNG 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 66% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#20

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
$13,224 Average Tuition & Fees

Old Dominion University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Old Dominion does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 82% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Old Dominion University Report

#21

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
$11,553 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,686 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #21, Florida State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their graduate certificate.

By the time they get their graduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,686 in student loans.

Online graduate courses are available at Florida State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Florida State University Report

#22

Marymount University

Arlington, Virginia
$21,016 Average Tuition & Fees

Marymount University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.

Online graduate courses are available at Marymount, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 68% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#23

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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

University of North Carolina at Charlotte came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

One thing to take note of is that UNC Charlotte does offer online graduate classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 82% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#24

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
$22,588 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #24, Florida Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their graduate certificate.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Florida Tech. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 50% took at least some of their classes online.

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#25

College of Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina
$14,230 Average Tuition & Fees

College of Charleston did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #25 on the list.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since C of C does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.

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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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