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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia

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Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer information systems was the most popular one in Virginia. In total, 3,727 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Virginia.

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Virginia to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science 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 Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia

Check out the CIS basic certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Virginia Schools for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Computer Information Systems

Our 2023 rankings named University of Virginia - Main Campus the best school in Virginia for computer information systems students working on their basic certificate. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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The excellent basic certificate programs at John Tyler Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Virginia. Located in the suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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The excellent basic certificate programs at Northern Virginia Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Virginia. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Annandale.

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#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Liberty University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia list. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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#5

Germanna Community College

Locust Grove, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Germanna Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia list. Germanna Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Locust Grove.

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Tidewater Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia ranking. Tidewater Community College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Norfolk.

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With a ranking of #7, Lord Fairfax Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students working on their basic certificate. Lord Fairfax Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Middletown.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Louisiana 135
West Virginia 403
Georgia 4,742
Tennessee 754
North Carolina 1,634
Mississippi 333
Arkansas 570
Alabama 1,330
Florida 5,133
South Carolina 769
Kentucky 1,480

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer information systems has other similar majors worth exploring.

CIS Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences 51,681
Information Technology 31,531
Informatics 2,726
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,887
Artificial Intelligence 518
Human-Centered Technology Design 91

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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