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Best Computer Information Systems Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region

2023 Best Computer Information Systems Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region

9 Colleges
$65,436 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Graduate Certificate School for You

With 88,434 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer information systems is the #9 most popular major in the United States.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Computer Information Systems Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 9 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best graduate certificate programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region

Check out the CIS graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Southeast Region Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Computer Information Systems

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Our 2023 rankings named Virginia Tech the best school in the Southeast Region for computer information systems students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a very large student population.

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#2

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

The excellent graduate certificate programs at George Mason University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.

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The excellent graduate certificate programs at Virginia Commonwealth University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#4

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Florida Atlantic University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. FAU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Boca Raton.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Kennesaw State University is a great place for computer information systems students working on their graduate certificate. KSU Georgia is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Kennesaw.

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNC Charlotte is a very large public school located in the large city of Charlotte.

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#7

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

College of Charleston did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Charleston, C of C is a public school with a large student population.

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UA Little Rock is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Little Rock.

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Arkansas State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the small city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public school with a large student population.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State

Explore the best computer information systems colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 4,742
Virginia 3,727
North Carolina 1,634
Florida 5,133
Tennessee 754
Kentucky 1,480
South Carolina 769
Louisiana 135
Arkansas 570
Alabama 1,330
Mississippi 333
West Virginia 403

One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer information systems has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).

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