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2023 Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia

5 Colleges
$65,643 Avg Salary
$23,891 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree School for You

With 693 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer science is the #48 most popular major in Virginia.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree 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 Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia

The colleges and universities below are the best for compsci majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top Virginia Schools for a Bachelor's in Computer Science

#1

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

Our 2023 rankings named William & Mary the best school in Virginia for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, compsci graduates from William & Mary take out $18,016 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#2

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Christopher Newport University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Virginia. Located in the medium-sized city of Newport News, CNU is a public college with a small student population.

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#3

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

Out of the 5 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#4

Radford University

Radford, VA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Radford University is a great place for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Radford is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Radford.

The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at Radford take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,186.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Military Institute. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the town of Lexington, VMI is a public college with a small student population.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 1,408
North Carolina 2,948
Florida 532
Tennessee 820
Kentucky 103
South Carolina 95
Louisiana 675
Arkansas 168
Alabama 203
Mississippi 93
West Virginia 103

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
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.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

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