by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 21 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 603 doctor's degrees in computer & information sciences to qualified students.
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The computer & information sciences doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality computer & information sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for computer & information sciences students working on their doctor's degree.
The computer & information sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus
Duke University is a great decision for students interested in a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Duke University
University of Virginia - Main Campus is a good decision for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the midsize suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences needs to look into Vanderbilt University. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Vanderbilt University
Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Virginia Tech
GMU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from George Mason University
Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from University of Florida
UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Emory University
NC State is a very large public university located in the large city of Raleigh.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from North Carolina State University
Explore the best computer & information sciences colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29 | 126 |
| Virginia | 29 | 88 |
| Georgia | 28 | 110 |
| Mississippi | 28 | 14 |
| South Carolina | 28 | 7 |
| North Carolina | 26 | 67 |
| Kentucky | 26 | 16 |
| Alabama | 25 | 9 |
| Tennessee | 25 | 18 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 15 |
| Arkansas | 23 | 13 |
| West Virginia | 20 | 3 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 366 |
| Computer Science | 176 |
| Information Technology | 38 |
| Information Science | 17 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 5 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 1 |
