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

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$79,772 Avg Salary

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

In 2020-2021, computer and information sciences students earned 7,392 degrees and certificates from a Virginia school, making the subject the 6th in the state.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Computer & Information Sciences Master'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 16 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia

Check out the computer and information sciences master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools

Our analysis found University of Virginia - Main Campus to be the best school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Virginia. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Virginia Tech is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

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#3

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Mason University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

The excellent master’s degree programs at James Madison University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Virginia. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.

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The excellent master’s degree programs at Virginia Commonwealth University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Virginia. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a very large student population.

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#6

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

William & Mary landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree computer and information sciences programs. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#7

Marymount University

Arlington, VA

Marymount University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Arlington, Marymount is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#8

Stratford University

Fairfax, VA

With a ranking of #8, Stratford 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 city of Fairfax, Stratford University is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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#9

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#10

Radford University

Radford, VA

Radford University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Radford is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Radford.

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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
South Carolina 1,509
Florida 9,003
Arkansas 973
Mississippi 750
Tennessee 1,795
Louisiana 1,193
Alabama 1,799
Kentucky 3,926
Georgia 8,045

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 16 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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