2023 Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 40 schools in the Southeast Region to see which undergraduate 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.
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Top Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named Chattahoochee Technical College the best school in the Southeast Region for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate.
In-state students pay an average of $3,202 in tuition and fees if they attend Chattahoochee Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,602. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,500 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Chattahoochee Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Gwinnett Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in the Southeast Region .
In-state students pay an average of $3,236 in tuition and fees if they attend GTC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,636. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,580 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at GTC. In fact, around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Jefferson State Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees if they attend Jeff State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,610. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,329 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Jeff State. In 2019-2020 about 81% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wake Technical Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Students from North Carolina who attend Wake Technical Community College full time pay an average of $2,768 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,912. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $22,102 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Wake Technical Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Virginia Commonwealth University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in the Southeast Region .
In-state students pay an average of $15,028 in tuition and fees if they attend VCU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $36,366.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since VCU does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate computer science programs.
Students from North Carolina who attend Rowan-Cabarrus Community College full time pay an average of $2,626 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,770. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,549 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
Augusta University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate computer science programs.
Students from Georgia who attend Augusta University full time pay an average of $9,022 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $24,400. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,331 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Augusta University does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.
Hillsborough Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate computer science programs.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at HCC is $2,506. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,111. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,629 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since HCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $5,670 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UA Pulaski Tech. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,900. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,592 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UA Pulaski Tech. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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NorthWest Arkansas Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NWACC is $4,096. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,456. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,177 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that NWACC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Sullivan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $21,022 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Sullivan University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.
Valencia College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $2,474 in tuition and fees if they attend Valencia College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,383.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Valencia College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #13, St Petersburg College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate.
Students from Florida who attend SPC full time pay an average of $2,682 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,286. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from SPC accumulate an average of $24,170 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
SPC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 87% took at least some of their classes online.
Athens Technical College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Athens Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,462. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,918 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Athens Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Augusta Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,232 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Augusta Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,632. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,856 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Augusta Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Seminole State College of Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #16 on the list.
Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $3,131 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Seminole State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,456. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,850 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Seminole State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Florida State College at Jacksonville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #17 on the list.
Students from Florida who attend FSCJ full time pay an average of $2,657 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,631. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from FSCJ accumulate an average of $17,090 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that FSCJ does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.
Tidewater Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate computer science programs.
In-state students pay an average of $5,561 in tuition and fees if they attend Tidewater Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,564. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Tidewater Community College accumulate an average of $16,837 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Tidewater Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #19, Georgia Piedmont Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate.
In-state students pay an average of $3,178 in tuition and fees if they attend Georgia Piedmont Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,578. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Georgia Piedmont Technical College accumulate an average of $19,322 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Bossier Parish Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate computer science programs.
If you want to attend Bossier Parish Community College, expect to pay an average of $4,284 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Bossier Parish Community College accumulate an average of $19,111 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Bossier Parish Community College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Daytona State College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate computer science programs.
Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $3,106 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Daytona State College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,994. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,363 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Daytona State College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 77% took at least some of their classes online.
West Georgia Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #22 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $3,052 in tuition and fees if they attend West Georgia Technical College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,452. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from West Georgia Technical College accumulate an average of $11,306 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at West Georgia Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Mountwest Community and Technical College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MCTC accumulate an average of $10,505 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
MCTC does have options available for those who want to take online 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 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #24 on the list.
Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $5,754 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UAFS. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,026.
UAFS does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 82% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Guilford Technical Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Students from North Carolina who attend Guilford Technical Community College full time pay an average of $2,289 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,665. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Guilford Technical Community College accumulate an average of $21,252 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Guilford Technical Community College, 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 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*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%.
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