2023 Best Information Science Master's Degree Schools in Virginia
Finding the Best Information Science Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 532 degrees and certificates were awarded to information science students who went to a Virginia college or university. This makes it the #58 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Information Science Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Virginia to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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Featured Information Science Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Computer Information Systems
Use technology to drive crucial business strategies with the online BS in Computer Information Systems program at Southern New Hampshire University.
AS in Information Technologies
Gain the specialized knowledge and critical-thinking skills required to begin a career in tech with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Information Technologies
Gain a well-rounded education while preparing for a career in IT with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
2023 Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia
Check out the IS master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Virginia Schools for a Master's in Information Science
Our 2023 rankings named George Mason University the best school in Virginia for information science students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Virginia Commonwealth University is a great place for information science students working on their master’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Stratford University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best information science schools in Virginia. Located in the midsize city of Fairfax, Stratford University is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Strayer University - Virginia. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Strayer University - Virginia is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Arlington.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend South University, Richmond. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the suburb of Glen Allen, South University, Richmond is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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With a ranking of #6, South University, Virginia Beach did quite well on this year’s best schools for information science students working on their master’s degree. South University, Virginia Beach is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 413 |
| North Carolina | 224 |
| Florida | 404 |
| Tennessee | 11 |
| Kentucky | 106 |
| South Carolina | 117 |
| Louisiana | 126 |
| Arkansas | 71 |
| Alabama | 76 |
| Mississippi | 1 |
| West Virginia | 60 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to IS
Information Science is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to IS
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
| Computer Science | 59,565 |
| Information Technology | 40,555 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 14,700 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 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 The Opte Project.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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