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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

70 Schools Ranked
$9,774 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$27,128 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 70 schools in the Southeast Region to see which online bachelor's 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

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
639 Total Awards
$7,360 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,030 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named American Public University System the most popular school in the Southeast Region for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Charles Town, West Virginia, the large private for-profit school awarded 639 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $7,360 to cover tuition and fees at American Military University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from American Military University accumulate an average of $28,030 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 16% were women.

American Military University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#2

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
456 Total Awards
$17,479 Average Tuition & Fees
$34,218 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend ECPI University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Virginia Beach, Virginia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 456 students in 2020-2021.

ECPI University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,479. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $34,218 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
729 Total Awards
$13,119 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,883 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend George Mason University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. GMU is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 729 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $13,119 in tuition and fees if they attend GMU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $36,579. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,883 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

Full George Mason University Report

#4

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
308 Total Awards
$6,381 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,875 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Florida helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in the Southeast Region . Located in Gainesville, Florida, the large public school handed out 308 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Florida who attend UF full time pay an average of $6,381 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $28,659. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,875 in student loans. Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of Florida Report

#5

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
652 Total Awards
$6,436 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,780 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Kennesaw State University is a great place for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Kennesaw, Georgia, the large public school handed out 652 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $6,436 in tuition and fees if they attend KSU Georgia full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,690. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,780 in student loans. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
220 Total Awards
$16,160 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,644 Avg Student Debt

Liberty University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 220 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,160 to cover tuition and fees at Liberty University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Liberty University accumulate an average of $31,644 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 23% of those degree recipients were women.

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

Full Liberty University Report

#7

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
182 Total Awards
$10,800 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,724 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Old Dominion University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. This large public school is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and it awarded 182 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Old Dominion is $10,800. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $30,960. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Old Dominion accumulate an average of $26,724 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 23% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, Alabama
170 Total Awards
$5,775 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,528 Avg Student Debt

Columbia Southern University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Orange Beach, Alabama, the fairly large private for-profit school handed out 170 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Columbia Southern University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,775. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,528 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.

Columbia Southern University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#9

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
232 Total Awards
$6,485 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,373 Avg Student Debt

Georgia Southern University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. GaSou is located in Statesboro, Georgia and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 232 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $6,485 in tuition and fees if they attend GaSou full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,539. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,373 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Georgia Southern University Report

#10

Strayer University - Virginia

Arlington, Virginia
141 Total Awards
$13,515 Average Tuition & Fees
$42,631 Avg Student Debt

Strayer University - Virginia came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Strayer University - Virginia is a small private for-profit school situated in Arlington, Virginia. It awarded 141 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Strayer University - Virginia is $13,515. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $42,631 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 29% were women.

Strayer University - Virginia is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#11

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida
146 Total Awards
$26,050 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,566 Avg Student Debt

Saint Leo University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Located in Saint Leo, Florida, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 146 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend St. Leo University, expect to pay an average of $26,050 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,566 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 29% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, Florida
140 Total Awards
$2,682 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,737 Avg Student Debt

St Petersburg College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Clearwater, Florida, the large public school handed out 140 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Florida who attend SPC full time pay an average of $2,682 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,286. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SPC accumulate an average of $29,737 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 31% were women.

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

Full St Petersburg College Report

#13

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
137 Total Awards
$28,342 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Troy University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Troy, Alabama, the fairly large public school awarded 137 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,342 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 27% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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133 Total Awards
$3,131 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,106 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #14, Seminole State College of Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Sanford, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 133 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Seminole State is $3,131. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,456. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Seminole State accumulate an average of $24,106 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#15

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
181 Total Awards
$7,468 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,759 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. This fairly large public school is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 181 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNC Greensboro is $7,468. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,627. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNC Greensboro accumulate an average of $24,759 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of North Carolina at Greensboro Report

113 Total Awards
$4,042 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,345 Avg Student Debt

Middle Georgia State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Macon, Georgia, and it awarded 113 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Middle Georgia State University is $4,042. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,389. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,345 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 19% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#17

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
143 Total Awards
$2,838 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,535 Avg Student Debt

Miami Dade College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. MDC is located in Miami, Florida and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 143 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MDC is $2,838. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,661. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,535 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 15% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#18

Eastern Florida State College

Cocoa, Florida
84 Total Awards
$2,791 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,330 Avg Student Debt

Eastern Florida State College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Located in Cocoa, Florida, the fairly large public school awarded 84 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $2,791 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend EFSC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,976. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,330 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Eastern Florida State College Report

91 Total Awards
$13,635 Average Tuition & Fees
$37,026 Avg Student Debt

Rasmussen University - Florida came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit institution located in Ocala, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 91 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Rasmussen University - Florida, expect to pay an average of $13,635 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Rasmussen University - Florida accumulate an average of $37,026 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#20

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
214 Total Awards
$11,826 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,004 Avg Student Debt

Auburn University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Auburn is a large public school situated in Auburn, Alabama. It awarded 214 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $11,826 in tuition and fees if they attend Auburn full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $31,986. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Auburn accumulate an average of $22,004 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 12% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 34% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Auburn University Report

#21

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
117 Total Awards
$6,733 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,266 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #21, North Carolina A & T State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. NC A&T is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 117 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NC A&T is $6,733. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,243. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,266 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 31% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#22

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, Florida
60 Total Awards
$2,764 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,910 Avg Student Debt

Indian River State College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Indian River State College is a fairly large public school located in Fort Pierce, Florida that handed out 60 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,764 in tuition and fees if they attend Indian River State College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,201. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $14,910 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, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#23

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
124 Total Awards
$7,297 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,531 Avg Student Debt

East Carolina University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. East Carolina University is a large public school located in Greenville, North Carolina that handed out 124 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ECU is $7,297. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,574. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,531 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full East Carolina University Report

#24

Strayer University - Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia
49 Total Awards
$13,515 Average Tuition & Fees
$44,452 Avg Student Debt

Strayer University - Georgia ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Strayer University - Georgia is a private for-profit institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 49 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Strayer University - Georgia does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,515. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $44,452 in student loans. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Strayer University - Georgia is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#24

Limestone College

Gaffney, South Carolina
49 Total Awards
$26,300 Average Tuition & Fees
$35,082 Avg Student Debt

Limestone College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Gaffney, South Carolina, and it awarded 49 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $26,300 to cover tuition and fees at Limestone College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $35,082 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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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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