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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Virginia

11 Colleges
$54,693 Avg Salary
$27,397 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

In 2020-2021, 635 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer information systems students who went to a Virginia college or university. This makes it the #17 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Virginia to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Virginia

The colleges and universities below are the best for CIS majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

Our analysis found University of Virginia - Main Campus to be the best school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in Virginia. Located in the small 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

Out of the 11 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Tech landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

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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 information systems schools in Virginia. JMU is a very large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.

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#4

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

Out of the 11 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.

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#5

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend William & Mary. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Virginia list. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Virginia list. Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a very large student population.

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#7

Marymount University

Arlington, VA

Marymount University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer information systems programs. Located in the city of Arlington, Marymount is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#8

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#9

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

With a ranking of #9, Liberty University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#10

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA

ECPI University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Virginia list. Located in the large city of Virginia Beach, ECPI University is a private for-profit college with a large student population.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 903
Georgia 2,574
North Carolina 122
Tennessee 119
Kentucky 513
Louisiana 19
Alabama 160
South Carolina 105
Mississippi 46
Arkansas 163
West Virginia 11

Computer Information Systems is one of 9 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to CIS

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 15,813
Information Technology 10,754
Information Science 6,934
Computer Software & Applications 4,047
Computer Systems Analysis 817

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 11 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).

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