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Information Science Schools in Virginia

485 IS students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Information Science is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 9 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Information Science Majors in Virginia

IS majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 397
Master’s Degree 64
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a is major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of is majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 20.8%
  • Black or African American: 15.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 43.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.4%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Information Science Grads in Virginia

60,090 people in the state and 1,240,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to is.

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Wages for Information Science Jobs in Virginia

IS grads earn an average of $119,860 in the state and $114,000 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer is degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
28,594 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,904. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
168 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
22,166 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,354 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,431.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
3,223 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $22,544.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
4,584 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,442 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. A typical student attending CNU will pay a net price of $25,031.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
8,998 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
38,628 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $58,412 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $18,581.

#8

Averett University

Danville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
1,336 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,914. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,084 after earning their degree at this institution.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,317 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $40,395.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
462 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at South University, Richmond. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,684 a year.

Information Science Careers in VA

Some of the careers is majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 23% $126,060
Systems Software Developers 15% $117,400
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $164,200
Computer Science Professors 12% $70,710
Computer Workers 12% $104,840

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to is.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Computer Information Systems 3,727
Information Technology 1,707
Computer Science 693
Computer Software Applications 354
Other Computer Sciences 202
Computer Programming 137
Computer Systems Networking 36
Computer Systems Analysis 4

View all majors related to Information Science

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