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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia

6 Colleges
$28,639 Avg Salary
$13,812 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Undergraduate 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.

The Most Popular Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate 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 6 schools in Virginia to see which undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Virginia.

Our analysis found Virginia Highlands Community College to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Virginia. VHCC is a small public school located in the small suburb of Abingdon.

Full Computer Information Systems at Virginia Highlands Community College Report

Our 2023 rankings named Tidewater Community College the most popular school in Virginia for computer information systems students working on their undergraduate certificate. Tidewater Community College is a large public school located in the midsize city of Norfolk.

Women make up 25% of the CIS majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Tidewater Community College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $17,227.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Tidewater Community College

The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Virginia Commonwealth University 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 medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 3 students majoring in CIS at VCU, 67% are male and 33% are female.

Full Computer Information Systems at Virginia Commonwealth University Report

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Southside Virginia Community College is a great place for computer information systems students working on their undergraduate certificate. Southside Virginia Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Alberta.

Full Computer Information Systems at Southside Virginia Community College Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Dabney S Lancaster Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Virginia list. Located in the rural area of Clifton Forge, DSLCC is a public school with a small student population.

Full Computer Information Systems at Dabney S Lancaster Community College Report

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

Full Computer Information Systems at Eastern Shore Community College Report

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 6 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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