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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Doctor's Degree 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in the Southeast Region to see which doctor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Information Systems program at each school on the list.

Check out the CIS doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southeast Region .

Our 2023 rankings named Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus the most popular school in the Southeast Region for computer information systems students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 12% of the CIS majors at the school.

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#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Tech. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 30% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 70% are male.

Full Computer Information Systems at Virginia Tech Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Florida. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 30 students majoring in CIS at UCF, 80% are male and 20% are female.

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Out of the 24 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the # 4 spot on the list. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public school located in the city of Charlotte.

About 35% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 65% are male.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of North Carolina at Charlotte Report

#5

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at University of Florida helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in the Southeast Region . UF is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville.

Women make up 47% of the CIS majors at the school.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Florida Report

#5

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means George Mason University is a great place for computer information systems students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 32% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 68% are male.

Full Computer Information Systems at George Mason University Report

Florida International University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public college with a very large student population.

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer information systems students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. UA Little Rock is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Little Rock.

Of the 13 students majoring in CIS at UA Little Rock, 69% are male and 31% are female.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Arkansas at Little Rock Report

#9

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

William & Mary came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 11 students majoring in CIS at William & Mary, 82% are male and 18% are female.

Full Computer Information Systems at William & Mary Report

#10

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

With a ranking of #10, Florida State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 30% of the CIS majors at the school.

Full Computer Information Systems at Florida State University Report

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 24 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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