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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia

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$114,251 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Doctor's Degree School for You

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.

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 Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Virginia 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 Virginia.

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Our analysis found Virginia Tech to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Virginia. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

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

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Virginia Tech

#2

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

A rank of #2 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 suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 32% of the CIS majors at the school.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at George Mason University

#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means William & Mary is a great place for computer information systems students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 18% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 82% are male.

Full Computer Information Systems at William & Mary Report

The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at University of Virginia - Main Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in Virginia. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 29% of the CIS majors at the school.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Virginia - Main Campus Report

#5

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Old Dominion University is a great place for computer information systems students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 40% of the CIS majors at the school.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Old Dominion University

Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Colleges 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

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 5 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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