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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Schools in Virginia

17 Colleges
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Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Master'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 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Virginia to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Information Systems program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for CIS majors pursuing a master's degree.

#1

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

Our 2023 rankings named George Mason University the most popular school in Virginia for computer information systems students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 147 students majoring in CIS at GMU, 78% are male and 22% are female.

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#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Virginia Tech helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in Virginia. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 90 students majoring in CIS at Virginia Tech, 68% are male and 32% are female.

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The in-demand master’s degree programs at University of Virginia - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in Virginia. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 27% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 73% are male.

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#4

IGlobal University

Vienna, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend IGlobal University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. IGlobal University is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Vienna.

About 18% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 82% are male.

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#5

Marymount University

Arlington, VA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Marymount University is a great place for computer information systems students working on their master’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Arlington, Marymount is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 38 students majoring in CIS at Marymount, 53% are male and 47% are female.

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#6

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree 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.

About 40% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 60% are male.

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#7

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 32 students majoring in CIS at Old Dominion, 59% are male and 41% are female.

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#8

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

William & Mary came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 13 students majoring in CIS at William & Mary, 38% are male and 62% are female.

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#8

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA

ECPI University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, ECPI University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 54% of the CIS majors at the school.

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American National University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Salem, American National University is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

About 18% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 82% are male.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 17 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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