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2023 Most Popular 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 26 schools in Virginia to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Information Systems program at each school on the list.

Check out the CIS basic certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Virginia.

Our 2023 rankings named Northern Virginia Community College the most popular school in Virginia for computer information systems students working on their basic certificate. Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Annandale.

About 50% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 50% are male.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Western Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia list. Virginia Western Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Roanoke.

About 36% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 64% are male.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Reynolds Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia list. Reynolds Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Richmond.

About 33% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 67% are male.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mountain Empire Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia list. Located in the distant town of Big Stone Gap, MECC is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 20 students majoring in CIS at MECC, 60% are male and 40% are female.

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The in-demand basic certificate programs at Rappahannock Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer information systems schools in Virginia. RCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Glenns.

About 38% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 63% are male.

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John Tyler Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer information systems programs. Located in the large suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 50% of the CIS majors at the school.

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#6

Blue Ridge Community College

Weyers Cave, VA

Blue Ridge Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia list. BRCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Weyers Cave.

Women make up 40% of the CIS majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #8, Virginia Highlands Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their basic certificate. VHCC is a small public school located in the small suburb of Abingdon.

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With a ranking of #8, Patrick Henry Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer information systems students working on their basic certificate. Located in the rural area of Martinsville, Patrick Henry is a public college with a small student population.

About 25% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 75% are male.

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Lord Fairfax Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Virginia list. Lord Fairfax Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Middletown.

Of the 7 students majoring in CIS at Lord Fairfax Community College, 29% are male and 71% are female.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Colleges 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 26 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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