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2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in West Virginia

30 Colleges
$51,560 Avg Salary
$25,908 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences School for You

Computer & Information Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in West Virginia. With 1,446 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 6th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in West Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 30 schools in West Virginia to see which programs were the most popular 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named American Public University System the most popular school in West Virginia for computer and information sciences students. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from American Military University carry an average student debt load of $24,678.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at American Public University System Report

#2

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Virginia University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in West Virginia list. WVU is a very large public school located in the small city of Morgantown.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at WVU take out is $25,030.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in West Virginia list. Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Martinsburg.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Blue Ridge Community and Technical College take out $15,381 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#4

Marshall University

Huntington, WV

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Marshall University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in West Virginia list. Located in the city of Huntington, Marshall University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Marshall University take out $24,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Marshall University Report

The excellent programs at Mountwest Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in West Virginia. MCTC is a small public school located in the midsize suburb of Huntington.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at MCTC take out is $7,500.

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Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in West Virginia list. Southern is a small public school located in the distant town of Mount Gay.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College Report

#7

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, WV

Shepherd University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in West Virginia ranking. Located in the town of Shepherdstown, Shepherd University is a public college with a small student population.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Shepherd University take out an average of $24,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #8, Fairmont State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the town of Fairmont, Fairmont State is a public college with a small student population.

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#9

Martinsburg College

Martinsburg, WV

Martinsburg College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #9 on the list. Martinsburg College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Martinsburg.

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With a ranking of #10, West Virginia Northern Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. WVNCC is a small public school located in the small city of Wheeling.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 5,558
South Carolina 1,509
Florida 9,003
Virginia 7,392
Arkansas 973
Mississippi 750
Louisiana 1,193
Alabama 1,799
Kentucky 3,926
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 26 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Almonroth.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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