2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor'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 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Doctor'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 6 schools in Virginia to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer & Information Sciences program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia
Check out the computer and information sciences doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Virginia.
Most Popular Virginia Schools for a Doctorate in Computer & Information Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named Virginia Tech the most popular school in Virginia for computer and information sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 33 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Virginia Tech, 70% are male and 30% are female.
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Out of the 6 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 19 students majoring in computer and information sciences at GMU, 68% are male and 32% are female.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Marymount University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer and information sciences schools in Virginia. Located in the city of Arlington, Marymount is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 13 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Marymount, 62% are male and 38% are female.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means William & Mary is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 11 students majoring in computer and information sciences at William & Mary, 82% are male and 18% are female.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great place for computer and information sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 29% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.
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Old Dominion University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree computer and information sciences programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 40% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 60% are male.
Request InformationBest Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5,558 |
| West Virginia | 1,446 |
| Mississippi | 750 |
| South Carolina | 1,509 |
| Florida | 9,003 |
| Arkansas | 973 |
| Alabama | 1,799 |
| Kentucky | 3,926 |
| Georgia | 8,045 |
| Tennessee | 1,795 |
| Louisiana | 1,193 |
Computer & Information Sciences Related Majors
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences
| 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 6 schools only.
- 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).
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