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

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Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Doctor'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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Computer Information Systems Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Virginia to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs 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.

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

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Our 2023 rankings named Virginia Tech the most popular school in Virginia for computer information systems students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 30% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 70% are male.

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#2

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

Out of the 5 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.

About 32% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 68% are male.

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#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at William & Mary 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 suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 11 students majoring in CIS at William & Mary, 82% are male and 18% are female.

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Out of the 5 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 29% of the students majoring in CIS at the school are women while 71% are male.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Virginia - Main Campus Report

#5

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Old Dominion University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public school 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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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
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 5 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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