2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Virginia
Finding the Best Computer Science 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 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 24 schools in Virginia to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Science program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Virginia
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Science Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Computer Science Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Northern Virginia Community College the most popular school in Virginia for computer science students. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Annandale.
While working on their degree, compsci majors at Northern Virginia Community College accumulate an average of around $12,000 in student debt.
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Out of the 24 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, William & Mary landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
While working on their degree, compsci majors at William & Mary accumulate an average of around $18,565 in student debt.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Christopher Newport University is a great place for computer science students. Located in the medium-sized city of Newport News, CNU is a public school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, compsci majors at CNU accumulate an average of around $22,375 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Radford University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Virginia list. Radford is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Radford.
After completing their degree, compsci graduates from Radford carry an average student debt load of $26,000.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Virginia list. Located in the suburb of Petersburg, Virginia State is a public college with a small student population.
Virginia Military Institute came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the distant town of Lexington, VMI is a public college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, compsci graduates from VMI carry an average student debt load of $26,000.
George Mason University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Virginia list. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
John Tyler Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Located in the suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Lord Fairfax Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Virginia list. Lord Fairfax Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Middletown.
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With a ranking of #10, Piedmont Virginia Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, PVCC is a public college with a small student population.
Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| 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 |
Computer Science Related Majors
One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer science has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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