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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

5 Colleges
$16,783 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$114,251 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Doctor's Degree 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Value Computer Information Systems Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Virginia to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for CIS students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia

Check out the CIS doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Best Virginia Schools for Affordable Quality for a Doctorate in Computer Information Systems

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Our 2023 rankings named Virginia Tech the best value school in Virginia for computer information systems students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

Virginia Tech graduate students pay an average of $16,522 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Virginia Tech also made our Best Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list, coming in at #3.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a very large student population.

University of Virginia graduate students pay an average of $20,906 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

University of Virginia not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list.

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#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at William & Mary helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer information systems schools in Virginia. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

William & Mary graduate students pay an average of $16,618 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#4

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

Out of the 5 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 college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at GMU are $16,644 a year.

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#5

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Old Dominion University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public school with a very large student population.

Old Dominion graduate students pay an average of $13,224 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges 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 5 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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