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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Virginia

24 Colleges
$52,861 Avg Salary
$30,103 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in Virginia to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Virginia

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

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools

Our 2023 rankings named University of Virginia - Main Campus the best school in Virginia for computer and information sciences students. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at University of Virginia take out is $19,160. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $490, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

The excellent programs at Virginia Tech helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Virginia. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Virginia Tech take out is $22,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $345.

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#3

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

The excellent programs at James Madison University helped the school earn the #3 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.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at JMU accumulate an average of around $21,789 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $251.

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#4

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

The excellent programs at George Mason University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Virginia. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from GMU take out $22,295 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $218.

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#5

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Richmond. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Virginia list. Located in the medium-sized city of University of Richmond, URichmond is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Northern Virginia Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer and information sciences programs. Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Annandale.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Northern Virginia Community College carry an average student debtload of $12,700.

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#7

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

William & Mary landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer and information sciences programs. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at William & Mary accumulate an average of around $18,565 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #8, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from VCU carry an average student debtload of $24,400. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $213.

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#9

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Virginia list. Located in the city of Newport News, CNU is a public college with a small student population.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at CNU take out an average of $24,688 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#10

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Old Dominion take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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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 24 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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