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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia

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Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, computer and information sciences students earned 1,635 degrees and certificates from a Virginia school, making the subject the 6th in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 Computer & Information Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Virginia to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia

The colleges and universities below are the best for computer and information sciences majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top Virginia Schools for a Doctorate in Computer & Information Sciences

Our analysis found University of Virginia - Main Campus to be the best school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Virginia. University of Virginia is a fairly large public school located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.

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#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Tech. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.

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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 computer and information sciences schools in Virginia. William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg.

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#4

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Mason University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. GMU is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Fairfax.

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#5

Marymount University

Arlington, VA

Out of the 6 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Marymount University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Marymount is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Arlington.

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#6

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Old Dominion is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 75
Florida 1,828
North Carolina 1,441
Tennessee 387
Georgia 3,307
South Carolina 148
Louisiana 171
West Virginia 250
Kentucky 2,704
Arkansas 233
Alabama 346

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 20,748
Computer Science 15,813
Information Technology 10,754
Information Science 6,934
Computer Software & Applications 4,047
Computer Systems Analysis 817
Computer Systems Networking 720
Computer Programming 490
Other Computer & Information Sciences 443
Data Processing 205

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 61,791
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 28,851
Mathematics & Statistics 15,127
Physical Sciences 12,705
Engineering Technologies 7,672

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Almonroth.

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