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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

18 Ranked Colleges
151 Degrees Awarded
$32,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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 CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 53,722 people earned their degree in computer science, making the major the 19th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, computer science graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $66,561 and had an average of $23,565 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 7,276 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,029 and $22,542 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 151 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 18 colleges that offered a degree in computer science. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality computer science 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 computer science program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the list. Duke is located in Durham, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 doctorate’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

Duke also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140.

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#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #2 spot on the list. Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $30-$48k list, Vanderbilt has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #3 spot on the list. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s compsci degrees to 22 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $30-$48k list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Computer Science Report

#4

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Emory University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Emory is a fairly large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 6 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

Emory also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Emory Computer Science Report

#5

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #5 spot on the list. NC State is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 28 doctorate’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $30-$48k list, NC State has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full NC State Computer Science Report

#6 in overall quality

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Georgia Tech is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

Georgia Tech also took the #6 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’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 Georgia Tech are $31,334.

Read more about Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus

#7

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#7 in overall quality

University of Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. University of Georgia is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. It awarded 8 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $30-$48k list, UGA has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
#16 in overall quality

North Carolina A & T State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. NC A&T is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

NC A&T also took the #16 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina A & T State University are $20,662, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full North Carolina A & T State University Computer Science Report

#9

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#15 in overall quality

West Virginia University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #9. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’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 West Virginia University are $26,154.

Read full report on Computer Science at West Virginia University

#10 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this large public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s compsci students in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer Science at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

#17 in overall quality

University of Louisiana at Lafayette did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. UL Lafayette is a fairly large public school situated in Lafayette, Louisiana. It awarded 5 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

UL Lafayette did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are $23,865, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer Science at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

#12

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Tulane is a fairly large school located in New Orleans, Louisiana that handed out 1 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

Tulane also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer Science at Tulane University of Louisiana

#12 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Louisiana State University is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

Louisiana State University also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Computer Science Report

#14

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#18 in overall quality

University of Memphis landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Memphis is a large school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 1 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

UofM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UofM Computer Science Report

#15

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#13 in overall quality

Georgia State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #15. Georgia State University is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia State also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State are $24,790.

Full Georgia State University Computer Science Report

#16

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#11 in overall quality

Florida Institute of Technology did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #16. Florida Tech is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Melbourne, Florida. It awarded 9 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Tech are $22,588, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Florida Tech Computer Science Report

#17

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#14 in overall quality

Nova Southeastern University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Nova Southeastern University is a large school located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that handed out 2 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

NUS Florida not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Nova Southeastern University are $22,242, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Nova Southeastern University Computer Science Report

#18

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#8 in overall quality

University of Miami landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Coral Gables, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s compsci degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $30-$48k list, U Miami has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Miami are $40,220, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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%.

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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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