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2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

21 Ranked Colleges
1,218 Degrees Awarded
$20,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value IT Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 28,174 people earned their degree in information technology, making the major the 37th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 11,793 information technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,218 information technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 21 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in information technology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality information technology programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the information technology program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 21 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Information Technology in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. University of South Florida - Main Campus is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 masters’s IT degrees to qualified students.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

Read full report on Information Technology at University of South Florida - Main Campus

#8 in overall quality

Out of the 21 schools in the Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #2 spot on the list. FIU is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 20 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree it students with aid list, FIU has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Information Technology at FIU

#3

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of West Florida. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Pensacola, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s IT degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UWF, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of West Florida are $24,894, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UWF Information Technology Report

#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Florida State is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 36 masters’s IT degrees to qualified students.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707.

Read more about Information Technology at Florida State

#5

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida Atlantic University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Boca Raton, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s IT degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

FAU also made our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full FAU Information Technology Report

#6

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#1 in overall quality

George Mason University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #6. George Mason University is a large public school situated in Fairfax, Virginia. It awarded 79 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full GMU Information Technology Report

#17 in overall quality

Middle Georgia State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #7. Middle Georgia State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Macon, Georgia. It awarded 87 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

Middle Georgia State University also took the #17 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Georgia State University are $13,788.

Read full report on Information Technology at Middle Georgia State University

#8

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Murray State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Murray State University is located in Murray, Kentucky and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s IT degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Murray State, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Murray State University are $14,400, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Murray State Information Technology Report

#9

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Middle Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Murfreesboro, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s IT degrees to 50 students in 2019-2020.

Middle Tennessee State University also took the #18 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172.

Read full report on Information Technology at Middle Tennessee State University

#10

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

Georgia Southern University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. GaSou is a large school located in Statesboro, Georgia that handed out 7 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

GaSou also took the #12 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GaSou are $22,004, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full GaSou Information Technology Report

#11

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas
#14 in overall quality

Arkansas Tech University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. ATU is located in Russellville, Arkansas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s IT degrees to qualified students.

ATU also made our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at ATU are $12,087, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Arkansas Tech University Information Technology Report

#12

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#16 in overall quality

University of Memphis landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UofM is a large public school situated in Memphis, Tennessee. It awarded 49 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

UofM also made our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #16. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202.

Full University of Memphis Information Technology Report

#13

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UNC Charlotte is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 84 masters’s IT degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Charlotte, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Information Technology at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

#14

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
#9 in overall quality

Kennesaw State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Kennesaw State University is a large public school situated in Kennesaw, Georgia. It awarded 87 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

KSU Georgia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kennesaw State University are $21,174, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Kennesaw State University Information Technology Report

#15

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama
#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Auburn University at Montgomery did quite well on the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Auburn University at Montgomery is a medium-sized school located in Montgomery, Alabama that handed out 11 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

AUM also made our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #19. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University at Montgomery are $17,812, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Information Technology at AUM

#16

Marymount University

Arlington, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

Marymount University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Marymount is a private not-for-profit institution located in Arlington, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 22 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Marymount did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Marymount are $20,116, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Information Technology at Marymount University

#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, American InterContinental University - Atlanta did quite well on the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. AIU Atlanta is a small school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 9 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

AIU Atlanta also took the #20 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at AIU Atlanta are $21,435, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Information Technology at American InterContinental University - Atlanta

#18

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#5 in overall quality

Nova Southeastern University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 25 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NUS Florida did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NUS Florida are $22,242.

Full Nova Southeastern University Information Technology Report

#19

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

Liberty University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #19. Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 14 diplomas to qualified masters’s IT students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Liberty University, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Liberty University Information Technology Report

#20

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, Alabama
#15 in overall quality

Tuskegee University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Tuskegee is a private not-for-profit institution located in Tuskegee, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 15 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Tuskegee also made our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Tuskegee University are $23,398.

Read full report on Information Technology at Tuskegee University

#21

American National University

Salem, Virginia

American National University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #21. Located in Salem, Virginia, this small private for-profit school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s IT students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at American National University, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at American National University are $10,944, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Information Technology at American National University

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Notes and References

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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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