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Information Science Schools in Virginia

543 students earned IS degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

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 433
Master’s Degree 92
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 11
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 11
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 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: 16.4%
  • Black or African American: 17.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 42.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.0%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Information Science Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 60,090 people employed in jobs related to an IS degree, compared to 1,240,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Information Science Jobs in Virginia

In this state, IS grads earn an average of $119,860. Nationwide, they make an average of $114,000.

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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
29,070 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at VCU.

#2

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
168 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,562. 85% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
4,797 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,628 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $23,189. The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,868 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,066 a year.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,947 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,789. Graduates earn an average $33,245 after graduation. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU.

#8

Averett University

Danville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
887 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $28,218. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,516 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
412 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. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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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