by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for computer & information sciences students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,102 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Your choice of computer & information sciences for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality computer & information sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 bachelor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Tennessee list to help you make the college decision.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for computer & information sciences students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It's difficult to beat Vanderbilt University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences from Vanderbilt University
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences has to take a look at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
East Tennessee State University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the small city of Johnson City, ETSU is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences from East Tennessee State University
Tennessee Technological University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the town of Cookeville, Tennessee Tech University is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences from Tennessee Technological University
Rhodes College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Memphis.More information about a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences from Rhodes College
Austin Peay State University is a medium-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Clarksville.More information about a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences from Austin Peay State University
Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro.More information about a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences from Middle Tennessee State University
UofM is a fairly large public university located in the city of Memphis.More information about a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences from University of Memphis
Located in the medium-sized city of Chattanooga, UT Chattanooga is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Tennessee State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences from Tennessee State University
Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 34 | 2,983 |
| Mississippi | 34 | 349 |
| Florida | 34 | 5,090 |
| Virginia | 34 | 3,618 |
| Alabama | 33 | 1,199 |
| Georgia | 33 | 3,646 |
| West Virginia | 32 | 873 |
| South Carolina | 32 | 906 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 829 |
| Louisiana | 31 | 754 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 503 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 808 |
| Computer Information Systems | 212 |
| Information Science | 32 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 26 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 11 |
| Information Technology | 11 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications Technologies & Support | 184 |
