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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky

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$79,772 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer and information sciences was ranked 5th in Kentucky. In fact, 3,926 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Kentucky to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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 & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky

The colleges and universities below are the best for computer and information sciences majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top Kentucky Schools for a Master's in Computer & Information Sciences

#1

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

Our 2023 rankings named University of Kentucky the best school in Kentucky for computer and information sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Kentucky University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#3

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

The excellent master’s degree programs at Western Kentucky University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Kentucky. Located in the small city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#4

Sullivan University

Louisville, KY

Out of the 7 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Sullivan University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Sullivan University is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Louisville.

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Out of the 7 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Kentucky University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Eastern is a large public school located in the town of Richmond.

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With a ranking of #6, Murray State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Murray State University Report

#7

Kentucky State University

Frankfort, KY

Kentucky State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the distant town of Frankfort, KY State is a public school with a small student population.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 5,558
West Virginia 1,446
Florida 9,003
Virginia 7,392
Arkansas 973
Mississippi 750
South Carolina 1,509
Louisiana 1,193
Alabama 1,799
Georgia 8,045
Tennessee 1,795

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336
Computer Programming 11,939
Computer Systems Analysis 2,338
Data Processing 1,955
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,755
Data Entry 552

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 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 Almonroth.

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