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

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With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Most Popular Computer Science Master's 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 161 schools in the Southeast Region to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

2,309 Total Awards
$16,764 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus the most popular school in the Southeast Region for computer science students working on their master’s degree. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the large public school handed out 2,309 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 21% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Georgia Tech does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 88% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus Report

#2

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, Kentucky
1,678 Total Awards
$8,773 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Campbellsville University is a great place for computer science students working on their master’s degree. Campbellsville University is located in Campbellsville, Kentucky and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,678 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.

Campbellsville 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 97% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#3

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
904 Total Awards
$4,582 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend University of the Cumberlands. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Williamsburg, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 904 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 27% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Cumberlands. In fact, around 99% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of the Cumberlands Report

#4

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
516 Total Awards
$12,737 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 161 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, the large public school awarded 516 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 31% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UF does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
424 Total Awards
$11,703 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent master’s degree programs at North Carolina State University 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 Raleigh, North Carolina, the large public school handed out 424 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at NC State. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 78% took at least some of their classes online.

Full North Carolina State University Report

#6

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
400 Total Awards
$16,644 Average Tuition & Fees

George Mason University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. George Mason University is a large public school located in Fairfax, Virginia that handed out 400 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at GMU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 87% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
356 Total Awards
$7,713 Average Tuition & Fees

University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Charlotte, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 356 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 36% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at UNC Charlotte. In 2019-2020 about 82% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
291 Total Awards
$16,522 Average Tuition & Fees

Virginia Tech ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, the large public school handed out 291 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Virginia Tech. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Virginia Tech Report

257 Total Awards
$10,428 Average Tuition & Fees

University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer science programs. This large public school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 257 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at USF Tampa. 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.

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#10

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
235 Total Awards
$20,906 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer science programs. University of Virginia is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 235 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 34% of those degree recipients were women.

Online graduate courses are available at University of Virginia, 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, 75% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
208 Total Awards
$11,553 Average Tuition & Fees

Florida State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida State is located in Tallahassee, Florida and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 208 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

Florida State does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
193 Total Awards
$7,224 Average Tuition & Fees

Kennesaw State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Kennesaw, Georgia, the large public school handed out 193 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.

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. 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.

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#13

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
156 Total Awards
$9,292 Average Tuition & Fees

Georgia State University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. This large public school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 156 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Georgia State 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.

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#14

American Public University System

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

American Public University System ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Charles Town, West Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 149 students in 2020-2021.

Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.

Since the graduate programs at American Military University are primarily online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#15

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
182 Total Awards
$8,872 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Central Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in Orlando, Florida, the large public school handed out 182 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 31% were women.

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

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145 Total Awards
$11,106 Average Tuition & Fees

Florida International University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. FIU is located in Miami, Florida and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 145 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at FIU. 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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#17

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
110 Total Awards
$22,790 Average Tuition & Fees

Nova Southeastern University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 110 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 24% were women.

NUS Florida 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 52% took at least some of their classes online.

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#18

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
106 Total Awards
$11,156 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Georgia landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer science programs. UGA is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 106 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.

UGA does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 18% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Georgia Report

#19

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
96 Total Awards
$11,796 Average Tuition & Fees

Clemson University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in Clemson, South Carolina, the large public school handed out 96 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.

Clemson 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 69% took at least some of their classes online.

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#20

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
92 Total Awards
$8,265 Average Tuition & Fees

University of North Carolina at Greensboro came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public school situated in Greensboro, North Carolina. It awarded 92 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

UNC Greensboro 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 80% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#21

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
88 Total Awards

University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the large public school awarded 88 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UAB does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 58% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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85 Total Awards
$6,894 Average Tuition & Fees

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer science programs. Located in Magnolia, Arkansas, the small public school handed out 85 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. In 2019-2020 about 95% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Report

#23

Marymount University

Arlington, Virginia
78 Total Awards
$21,016 Average Tuition & Fees

Marymount University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer science programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Arlington, Virginia, and it awarded 78 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Marymount. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 68% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#23

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
78 Total Awards
$10,908 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Memphis came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UofM is a public institution located in Memphis, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 78 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UofM does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 58% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#25

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
71 Total Awards
$7,938 Average Tuition & Fees

North Carolina A & T State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. NC A&T is a fairly large public school situated in Greensboro, North Carolina. It awarded 71 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NC A&T does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 82% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Honorable Mentions

These schools also performed well in our most popular computer science schools ranking:

Rank School Location
26 Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA
27 Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA
28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC
28 ECPI University Virginia Beach, VA
30 Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN
31 Strayer University - Virginia Arlington, VA
32 Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL
33 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL

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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