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2023 Best Information Science Master's Degree Schools in Virginia

6 Colleges
$75,213 Avg Salary

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.

View our full ranking methodology.

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

#1

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

Our analysis found George Mason University to be the best school for information science students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Virginia. Located in the 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 midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#3

Stratford University

Fairfax, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Stratford University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the city of Fairfax, Stratford University is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Strayer University - Virginia. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Strayer University - Virginia is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Arlington.

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#5

South University, Richmond

Glen Allen, VA

Out of the 6 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, South University, Richmond landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Glen Allen, South University, Richmond is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Information Science at South University, Richmond Report

#6

South University, Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, VA

South University, Virginia Beach landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree information science programs. South University, Virginia Beach is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Virginia Beach.

Full Information Science at South University, Virginia Beach Report

Best Information Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

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

Information Science is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

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.

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