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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Virginia

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

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems 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.

The Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 49 schools in Virginia to see which 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 programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Virginia.

#1

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

Our 2023 rankings named George Mason University the most popular school in Virginia for computer information systems students. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from GMU carry an average student debt load of $22,295. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $218.

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The excellent programs at Northern Virginia Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Virginia. Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Annandale.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Northern Virginia Community College carry an average student debt load of $12,000.

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#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

The excellent programs at Virginia Tech helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Virginia. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Virginia Tech take out is $22,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $345.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great place for computer information systems students. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from University of Virginia take out $19,160 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $490.

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

#5

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Liberty University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular 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 fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Liberty University carry an average student debt load 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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#6

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at Old Dominion accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.

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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Virginia list. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at VCU accumulate an average of around $22,531 in student debt.

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#8

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #8 on the list. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.

CIS majors at JMU take out an average of $20,178 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $258.

Full Computer Information Systems at James Madison University Report

#9

Marymount University

Arlington, VA

Marymount University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Arlington, Marymount is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

CIS majors at Marymount take out an average of $28,624 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Strayer University - Virginia landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer information systems programs. Strayer University - Virginia is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Arlington.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Strayer University - Virginia take out is $47,787.

Full Computer Information Systems at Strayer University - Virginia Report

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 25 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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