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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in Virginia

14 Colleges
$54,693 Avg Salary
$27,397 Avg Student Debt

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer information systems was ranked 5th in Virginia. In fact, 3,727 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Virginia to see which online programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Northern Virginia Community College the most popular online school in Virginia for computer information systems students. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Annandale.

On average, CIS graduates from Northern Virginia Community College take out $12,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#1

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

Our analysis found George Mason University to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue an online degree in Virginia. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from GMU take out $22,295 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $218.

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#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Liberty University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Liberty University carry an average student debtload of $29,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $408, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

The excellent online programs at Old Dominion University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Virginia. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Old Dominion carry an average student debtload of $25,000.

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Out of the 14 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Strayer University - Virginia landed the # 5 spot on the list. Strayer University - Virginia is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Arlington.

On average, CIS graduates from Strayer University - Virginia take out $47,787 in student loans while working on their degree.

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John Tyler Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at John Tyler Community College take out is $11,500.

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#7

Germanna Community College

Locust Grove, VA

With a ranking of #7, Germanna Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. Germanna Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Locust Grove.

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Thomas Nelson Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in Virginia list. Located in the midsize city of Hampton, TNCC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#9

Stratford University

Fairfax, VA

Stratford University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Fairfax, Stratford University is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Stratford University take out is $48,987.

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University of Management and Technology came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in Virginia ranking. University of Management and Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Arlington.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 4,742
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

More Computer Information Systems Rankings in Virginia

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 14 schools only.

  • 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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