by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 86 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 14,856 master's degrees in computer & information sciences during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The computer & information sciences master'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:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master'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 master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for computer & information sciences students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in computer & information sciences. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a great choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus
Duke University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Duke University
It is difficult to beat Vanderbilt University if you want to pursue a master's degree in computer & information sciences. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Vanderbilt University
University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the midsize suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Virginia Tech
GMU is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from George Mason University
NC State is a very large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from North Carolina State University
Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Emory University
Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s 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 master’s in computer & information sciences from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Clemson is a fairly large public university located in the midsize suburb of Clemson.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Clemson University
Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from American Public University System
Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from William & Mary
Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from University of Georgia
Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Virginia Commonwealth University
UofSC is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from University of South Carolina - Columbia
Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Florida State University
Here are some additional great schools for Computer & Information Sciences students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| 19 | University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY |
| 20 | Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA |
| 21 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro, NC |
| 22 | Florida Polytechnic University | Lakeland, FL |
| 23 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | Huntsville, AL |
| 24 | University of South Florida - Main Campus | Tampa, FL |
| 25 | University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL |
| 26 | Harding University | Searcy, AR |
| 27 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC |
| 28 | Auburn University | Auburn, AL |
Explore the best computer & information sciences colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 49 |
| Florida | 34 | 1,660 |
| Virginia | 33 | 1,444 |
| Georgia | 32 | 3,045 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 345 |
| North Carolina | 31 | 1,205 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 2,672 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 208 |
| Alabama | 30 | 313 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 151 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 138 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 199 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 7,700 |
| Computer Science | 2,392 |
| Information Technology | 2,292 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 808 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 667 |
| Information Science | 663 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 166 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 149 |
| Computer Programming | 19 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications Technologies & Support | 178 |
