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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Virginia

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

11 Colleges
$17,079 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$54,693 Avg Salary

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 11 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best value programs for CIS students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

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 Schools in Virginia

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

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

#1

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA
$12,638 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named James Madison University the best value school in Virginia for computer information systems students. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.

JMU undergraduate students pay an average of $12,638 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

JMU did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Virginia list.

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#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA
$14,174 Average Tuition & Fees

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

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Virginia Tech are $14,174 a year.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Virginia Tech is ranked #3 for overall quality for CIS in Virginia.

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$19,785 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great value for computer information systems students. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at University of Virginia are $19,785 a year.

University of Virginia did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Virginia list.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Virginia - Main Campus Report

#4

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA
$13,119 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend George Mason University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Virginia list. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

GMU undergraduate students pay an average of $13,119 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, GMU also is in the top 20% of our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Virginia ranking.

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$15,028 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Virginia Commonwealth University is a great value for computer information systems students. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

VCU undergraduate students pay an average of $15,028 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#6

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA
$23,812 Average Tuition & Fees

William & Mary ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at William & Mary are $23,812 a year.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, William & Mary is ranked #4 for overall quality for CIS in Virginia.

Full Computer Information Systems at William & Mary Report

#7

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA
$16,160 Average Tuition & Fees

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

Liberty University undergraduate students pay an average of $16,160 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Full Computer Information Systems at Liberty University Report

#8

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA
$10,800 Average Tuition & Fees

Old Dominion University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer information systems programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public school with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Old Dominion are $10,800 a year.

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#9

Marymount University

Arlington, VA
$35,250 Average Tuition & Fees

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

Marymount undergraduate students pay an average of $35,250 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#10

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA
$17,479 Average Tuition & Fees

ECPI University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer information systems programs. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, ECPI University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at ECPI University are $17,479 a year.

Full Computer Information Systems at ECPI University Report

Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Value 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.

  • 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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