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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in West Virginia

9 Colleges
$54,477 Avg Salary
$25,030 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science School for You

Computer Science is one of the most popular subjects to study in West Virginia. With 103 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.

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 Science Schools in West Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in West Virginia to see which programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Science program at each school on the list.

Check out the compsci programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in West Virginia.

#1

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

Our analysis found West Virginia University to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a degree in West Virginia. Located in the small city of Morgantown, WVU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, compsci majors at WVU accumulate an average of around $25,030 in student debt.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend West Virginia State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in West Virginia list. Located in the midsize suburb of Institute, WVSU is a public college with a small student population.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Davis & Elkins College is a great place for computer science students. Located in the town of Elkins, D&E is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Alderson Broaddus University is a great place for computer science students. Alderson Broaddus University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Philippi.

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#5

Concord University

Athens, WV

Out of the 9 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Concord University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Athens, Concord University is a public college with a small student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend West Virginia University at Parkersburg. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in West Virginia list. Located in the small suburb of Parkersburg, West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a public school with a small student population.

Read full report on Computer Science at West Virginia University at Parkersburg

West Virginia Wesleyan College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in West Virginia ranking. West Virginia Wesleyan is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Buckhannon.

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Bethany College West Virginia landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Located in the rural area of Bethany, Bethany College West Virginia is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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BridgeValley Community & Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in West Virginia list. BridgeValley Community & Technical College is a small public school located in the medium-sized suburb of South Charleston.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Louisiana 675
North Carolina 2,948
Georgia 1,408
Tennessee 820
Mississippi 93
Virginia 693
Arkansas 168
Alabama 203
Florida 532
South Carolina 95
Kentucky 103

Computer Science is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

CompSci Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
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 9 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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