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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

104 Schools Ranked
$6,143 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$20,806 Avg Student Debt

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree 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 104 schools in the Southeast Region to see which online associate degree programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
471 Total Awards
$17,479 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,838 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found ECPI University to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southeast Region . Virginia Beach, Virginia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 471 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at ECPI University is $17,479. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,838 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 19% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 44% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#2

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, Virginia
1,146 Total Awards
$5,565 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,116 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 104 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Virginia Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. This large public school is located in Annandale, Virginia, and it awarded 1,146 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,565 in tuition and fees if they attend Northern Virginia Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,648. Associate Degree recipients from Northern Virginia Community College accumulate an average of $17,116 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 27% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

Trident Technical College

Charleston, South Carolina
149 Total Awards
$5,143 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,670 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 104 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Trident Technical College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Trident Technical College is a fairly large public school situated in Charleston, South Carolina. It awarded 149 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $5,143 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Trident Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,690. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,670 in student loans. Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, Florida
157 Total Awards
$2,682 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,838 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 104 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, St Petersburg College landed the # 4 spot on the list. This large public school is located in Clearwater, Florida, and it awarded 157 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,682 in tuition and fees if they attend SPC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,286. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,838 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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100 Total Awards
$3,131 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,707 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Seminole State College of Florida helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in the Southeast Region . Located in Sanford, Florida, the fairly large public school awarded 100 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

Students from Florida who attend Seminole State full time pay an average of $3,131 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,456. Associate Degree recipients from Seminole State accumulate an average of $18,707 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
92 Total Awards
$7,360 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,232 Avg Student Debt

American Public University System did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. American Public University System is a large private for-profit school located in Charles Town, West Virginia that handed out 92 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

American Military University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $7,360. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,232 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 18% were women.

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

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#7

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, Georgia
87 Total Awards
$16,673 Avg Student Debt

Georgia Military College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Milledgeville, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 87 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

Associate Degree recipients from Georgia Military College accumulate an average of $16,673 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#8

Volunteer State Community College

Gallatin, Tennessee
76 Total Awards
$4,384 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,586 Avg Student Debt

Volunteer State Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. VSCC is a public institution located in Gallatin, Tennessee. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 76 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,384 in tuition and fees if they attend VSCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,200. On average, associate degree students take out $15,586 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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63 Total Awards
$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,839 Avg Student Debt

Jefferson Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. This fairly large public school is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and it awarded 63 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees if they attend Jefferson Community and Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,320. On average, associate degree students take out $19,839 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Jefferson Community and Technical College Report

#9

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, Georgia
63 Total Awards
$3,042 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,777 Avg Student Debt

Central Georgia Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Warner Robins, Georgia, and it awarded 63 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CGTC is $3,042. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,442. Associate Degree recipients from CGTC accumulate an average of $19,777 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 21% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Central Georgia Technical College Report

57 Total Awards
$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,015 Avg Student Debt

Bluegrass Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 57 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Kentucky who attend Bluegrass Community and Technical College full time pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,320. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,015 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 28% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Germanna Community College

Locust Grove, Virginia
48 Total Awards
$4,913 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,120 Avg Student Debt

Germanna Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Germanna Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Locust Grove, Virginia. It awarded 48 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Virginia who attend Germanna Community College full time pay an average of $4,913 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,916. On average, associate degree students take out $17,120 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 27% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#13

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Clarkston, Georgia
46 Total Awards
$3,178 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,850 Avg Student Debt

Georgia Piedmont Technical College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. This small public school is located in Clarkston, Georgia, and it awarded 46 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,178 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Georgia Piedmont Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,578. Associate Degree recipients from Georgia Piedmont Technical College accumulate an average of $24,850 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, Louisiana
54 Total Awards
$4,079 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,862 Avg Student Debt

Delgado Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. New Orleans, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 54 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Delgado Community College is $4,079. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Delgado Community College accumulate an average of $26,862 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#15

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, Mississippi
68 Total Awards
$3,950 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,702 Avg Student Debt

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public institution located in Perkinston, Mississippi. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 68 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is $3,950. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,250. On average, associate degree students take out $13,702 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 19% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#16

John Tyler Community College

Chester, Virginia
53 Total Awards
$4,800 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,926 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, John Tyler Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Chester, Virginia, and it awarded 53 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Virginia who attend John Tyler Community College full time pay an average of $4,800 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,803. Associate Degree recipients from John Tyler Community College accumulate an average of $17,926 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 21% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.

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#17

Strayer University - Virginia

Arlington, Virginia
32 Total Awards
$13,515 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,752 Avg Student Debt

Strayer University - Virginia ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Arlington, Virginia, the small private for-profit school handed out 32 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,515 to cover tuition and fees at Strayer University - Virginia. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,752 in student loans. Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.

Strayer University - Virginia is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#18

Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta, Georgia
29 Total Awards
$3,164 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,124 Avg Student Debt

Atlanta Technical College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. This small public school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 29 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Atlanta Area Tech is $3,164. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,564. Associate Degree recipients from Atlanta Area Tech accumulate an average of $31,124 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 24% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#19

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida
28 Total Awards
$26,050 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,875 Avg Student Debt

Saint Leo University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Located in Saint Leo, Florida, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 28 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $26,050 to cover tuition and fees at St. Leo University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $32,875 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Saint Leo University Report

#19

Columbus Technical College

Columbus, Georgia
28 Total Awards
$3,042 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,505 Avg Student Debt

Columbus Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Columbus Technical College is a small public school situated in Columbus, Georgia. It awarded 28 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Columbus Technical College is $3,042. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,442. Associate Degree recipients from Columbus Technical College accumulate an average of $14,505 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 7% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.

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#19

Tri-County Technical College

Pendleton, South Carolina
28 Total Awards
$5,840 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,135 Avg Student Debt

Tri-County Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. TCTC is located in Pendleton, South Carolina and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 28 associate degrees to qualified students.

Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $5,840 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend TCTC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,304. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,135 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.

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28 Total Awards
$4,488 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,042 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #19, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is a small public school located in Bowling Green, Kentucky that handed out 28 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Kentucky who attend SKYCTC full time pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,240. On average, associate degree students take out $19,042 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Report

#23

Thomas Nelson Community College

Hampton, Virginia
45 Total Awards
$4,806 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,613 Avg Student Debt

Thomas Nelson Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. TNCC is located in Hampton, Virginia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 45 associate degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $4,806 in tuition and fees if they attend TNCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,809. On average, associate degree students take out $16,613 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 22% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 77% took at least some of their classes online.

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#23

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, Florida
43 Total Awards
$2,764 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,642 Avg Student Debt

Indian River State College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. This fairly large public school is located in Fort Pierce, Florida, and it awarded 43 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Indian River State College is $2,764. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,201. On average, associate degree students take out $12,642 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 21% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#25

Jefferson State Community College

Birmingham, Alabama
25 Total Awards
$4,920 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,642 Avg Student Debt

Jefferson State Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Jefferson State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Birmingham, Alabama that handed out 25 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Alabama who attend Jeff State full time pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,610. Associate Degree recipients from Jeff State accumulate an average of $13,642 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 24% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 81% of the undergraduate 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

  • 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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