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2023 Best Information Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia

6 Colleges
$52,942 Avg Salary
$30,237 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Information Science Bachelor's Degree School for You

Information Science is one of the most popular subjects to study in Virginia. With 532 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 4th out of all the majors we track in the state.

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Information Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for computer science students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia

The following schools top our list of the Best Information Science Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top Virginia Schools for a Bachelor's in Information Science

#1

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

Our analysis found James Madison University to be the best school for information science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Virginia. Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, IS graduates from JMU take out $21,756 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $244, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Virginia Commonwealth University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best information science schools in Virginia. VCU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Richmond.

On average, IS graduates from VCU take out $25,218 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $213.

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#3

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

Out of the 6 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Christopher Newport University landed the # 3 spot on the list. CNU is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Newport News.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Strayer University - Virginia. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the midsize city of Arlington, Strayer University - Virginia is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, IS majors at Strayer University - Virginia accumulate an average of around $41,551 in student debt.

Full Information Science at Strayer University - Virginia Report

#5

Radford University

Radford, VA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Radford University is a great place for information science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small suburb of Radford, Radford is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#6

South University, Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, VA

South University, Virginia Beach did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for information science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Virginia Beach, South University, Virginia Beach is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that IS majors at South University, Virginia Beach take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $44,001.

Full Information Science at South University, Virginia Beach Report

Best Information Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Information Science Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Louisiana 126
West Virginia 60
Georgia 413
Tennessee 11
North Carolina 224
Mississippi 1
Arkansas 71
Alabama 76
Florida 404
South Carolina 117
Kentucky 106

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, information science has other similar majors worth exploring.

IS Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Information Science 18,325

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 The Opte Project.

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