Find Tech Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Best Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

Find Schools Near

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

109 Schools Ranked

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 Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 109 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs 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 Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

$16,764 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus the best school in the Southeast Region for computer science students working on their master’s degree.

One thing to take note of is that Georgia Tech does offer online graduate classes in some areas. 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.

Read More…

#2

Duke University

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

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

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Duke does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 2% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Read full report on Duke University

#3

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
$20,906 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Virginia - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 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 University of Virginia. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Read full report on University of Virginia - Main Campus

#4

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
$52,162 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Vanderbilt does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 67% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Read More…

#5

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
$16,522 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 109 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Tech landed the # 5 spot on the list.

One thing to take note of is that Virginia Tech does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 63% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Virginia Tech Report

#6

Florida Polytechnic University

Lakeland, Florida
$8,506 Average Tuition & Fees

Florida Polytechnic University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

Florida Poly 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 36% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Florida Polytechnic University Report

#7

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
$16,644 Average Tuition & Fees

George Mason University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since GMU does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. 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.

Full George Mason University Report

#8

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
$12,514 Average Tuition & Fees

James Madison University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

Online graduate courses are available at JMU, 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 68% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Read More…

#9

North Carolina State University

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

North Carolina State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at NC State. In 2019-2020 about 78% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full North Carolina State University Report

#10

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UNC Chapel Hill does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 77% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Read More…

#11

Clemson University

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

Clemson University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.

Online graduate courses are available at Clemson, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 69% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Clemson University Report

#12

Wake Forest University

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

Wake Forest University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Wake Forest University. In 2019-2020 about 67% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Wake Forest University Report

#13

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
$15,518 Average Tuition & Fees

Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.

One thing to take note of is that VCU does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 62% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Virginia Commonwealth University Report

#14

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
$45,684 Average Tuition & Fees

Emory University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree computer science programs.

Online graduate courses are available at Emory, 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, 74% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Emory University Report

#15

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
$12,737 Average Tuition & Fees

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

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at UF. During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Read More…

#16

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
$16,618 Average Tuition & Fees

William & Mary ranked #16 on this year’s Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.

One thing to take note of is that William & Mary does offer online graduate classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 85% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Read full report on William & Mary

#17

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
$11,470 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #17, The University of Alabama did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree.

One thing to take note of is that UA does offer online graduate classes in some areas. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

Full The University of Alabama Report

#18

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, Alabama
$11,686 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #18, University of Alabama in Huntsville did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at UAH. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of Alabama in Huntsville Report

#19

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
$11,156 Average Tuition & Fees

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

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at UGA. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 18% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Read More…

#20

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
$11,826 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #20, Auburn University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree.

One thing to take note of is that Auburn does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 35% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Read full report on Auburn University

$10,428 Average Tuition & Fees

University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since USF Tampa does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.

Read More…

#22

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
$9,018 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Arkansas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at UARK. In fact, around 84% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Arkansas Report

#23

Harding University

Searcy, Arkansas
$11,080 Average Tuition & Fees

Harding University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Harding. During the 2019-2020 year, about 31% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full Harding University Report

#24

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
$8,872 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Central Florida came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

UCF does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Read full report on University of Central Florida

$13,380 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #25, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at UT Knoxville. During the 2019-2020 year, about 36% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Report

View Best Master’s Degree Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools Nationwide >

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.

Featured Schools

Find Computer Science Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited computer and technology colleges across the U.S.