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When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking.
In 2020-2021, 254,454 computer and information sciences students received their degree, making the major the 6th most popular in the country. In 2019-2020, computer and information sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $52,893 and had an average of $27,324 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Southeast region, there were 64,260 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $48,855 and $27,850 respectively.
For this year’s “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 207 colleges that offer a degree in computer and information sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great computer and information sciences programs and cost less that 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 and information sciences program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
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The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Durham, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 406 students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Duke, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Duke is $-927 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k. When an average net price is negative, it usually means that the student will receive more financial aid than it costs to attend the school.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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Out of the 207 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools 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 is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 229 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
Vanderbilt also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. It costs about $4,652 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Vanderbilt.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%.
Full Vanderbilt University Computer & Information Sciences Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 843 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
In addition to being on our southeast region computer & information sciences students whose families make $30-$48k list, UF has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend University of Florida is $2,857 for southeast region computer & information sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.
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Out of the 207 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Chattahoochee Technical College landed the #4 spot on the list. Chattahoochee Technical College is a public institution located in Marietta, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 475 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Chattahoochee Technical College also took the #23 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Chattahoochee Technical College is $2,935 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.
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Out of the 207 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools 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 #5 spot on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 572 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
UNC Chapel Hill also took the #6 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $5,729 for southeast region computer & information sciences students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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With a ranking of #6, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 3,133 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Georgia Tech also took the #2 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $11,712 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
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Wake Forest University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized school located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina that handed out 51 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Wake Forest University also took the #11 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Wake Forest University is $5,612 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full Wake Forest University Computer & Information Sciences Report
William & Mary came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Williamsburg, Virginia, this medium-sized public school handed out 102 diplomas to qualified ’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.
William & Mary also took the #21 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $7,507 for southeast region computer & information sciences students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend William & Mary.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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Florida State University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #9. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 614 students in 2020-2021.
Florida State also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. The yearly cost to attend Florida State is $7,349 for southeast region computer & information sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.
With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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Wake Technical Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 1,211 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Wake Technical Community College also took the #22 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Wake Technical Community College is $4,842 for southeast region computer & information sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.
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Ogeechee Technical College landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Statesboro, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 59 students in 2020-2021.
The yearly cost to attend Ogeechee Technical College is $2,011 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.
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Hillsborough Community College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. Hillsborough Community College is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 187 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
HCC also claimed a top spot on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $6,712 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend HCC.
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West Georgia Technical College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. West Georgia Technical College is located in Waco, Georgia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 51 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
The yearly cost to attend West Georgia Technical College is $1,464 for southeast region computer & information sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.
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Palm Beach State College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Lake Worth, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 284 students in 2020-2021.
It costs about $9,727 for southeast region computer & information sciences students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Palm Beach State College.
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University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #15. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 507 students in 2020-2021.
University of Virginia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $10,063 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend University of Virginia.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.
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Florida State College at Jacksonville landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Jacksonville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 480 students in 2020-2021.
It costs about $3,502 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend FSCJ.
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University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #17. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 614 students in 2020-2021.
USF Tampa also claimed a top spot on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for USF Tampa is $5,632 for southeast region computer & information sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.
Full USF Tampa Computer & Information Sciences Report
University of Central Florida did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #18. UCF is a large school located in Orlando, Florida that handed out 858 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
UCF also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. It costs about $6,256 for southeast region computer & information sciences students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend UCF.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.
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Emory University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Emory University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 121 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region computer & information sciences students whose families make $30-$48k list, Emory has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $8,976 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Emory.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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Valencia College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #20. Valencia College is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,118 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on this list, Valencia College is in the top on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Valencia College is $5,637 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.
Full Valencia College Computer & Information Sciences Report
With a ranking of #21, Athens Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Athens Technical College is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 62 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
It costs about $5,193 for southeast region computer & information sciences students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Athens Technical College.
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Florida International University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #22. This large school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 811 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, FIU is also in the top of our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. The yearly cost to attend Florida International University is $4,882 for southeast region computer & information sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
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Central Piedmont Community College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #23. Central Piedmont Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Charlotte, North Carolina. It awarded 251 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Central Piedmont Community College is also in the top of our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. The estimated yearly cost for Central Piedmont Community College is $5,642 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.
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University of Richmond ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in University of Richmond, Virginia, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 46 diplomas to qualified ’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.
URichmond not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $8,606 for Southeast Region Computer & Information Sciences students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend URichmond.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full University of Richmond Computer & Information Sciences Report
Indian River State College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Indian River State College is located in Fort Pierce, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 150 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
The yearly cost to attend Indian River State College is $3,595 for southeast region computer & information sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.
Full Indian River State College Computer & Information Sciences Report
