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

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

11 Colleges
$15,401 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$77,715 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Master's Degree 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.

The Best Value Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Virginia to see which master'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.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.

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

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

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Master's Degree Schools

#1

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

Our analysis found James Madison University to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Virginia. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.

JMU graduate students pay an average of $12,514 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

JMU not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list.

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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 Value Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Virginia Tech are $16,522 a year.

Virginia Tech did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for graduate students at University of Virginia are $20,906 per year.

University of Virginia also made our Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list, coming in at #1.

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#4

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

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 Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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

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

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Out of the 11 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Commonwealth University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at VCU are $15,518 a year.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, VCU is ranked #5 for overall quality for CIS in Virginia.

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#6

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

William & Mary did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for graduate students at William & Mary are $16,618 per year.

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#7

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

With a ranking of #7, Liberty University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Liberty University are $8,360 per year.

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#8

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public college with a fairly 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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#9

Marymount University

Arlington, VA

Marymount University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Arlington, Marymount is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Marymount are $21,016 a year.

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#10

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA

With a ranking of #10, ECPI University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, ECPI University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

ECPI University graduate students pay an average of $12,960 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 Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

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 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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