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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia

6 Schools Ranked

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Computer Science Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in Virginia to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
33 Total Awards
$16,522 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Virginia Tech to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Virginia. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, the large public school handed out 33 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Virginia Tech. During the 2019-2020 year, about 63% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
19 Total Awards
$16,644 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at George Mason University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Virginia. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, the large public school handed out 19 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 32% were women.

One thing to take note of is that GMU does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 87% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full George Mason University Report

#3

Marymount University

Arlington, Virginia
13 Total Awards
$21,016 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Marymount University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in Arlington, Virginia, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 13 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 38% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Marymount does offer online graduate classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 68% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
11 Total Awards
$16,618 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means William & Mary is a great place for computer science students working on their doctor’s degree. Williamsburg, Virginia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctor’s degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.

Around 18% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at William & Mary. In 2019-2020 about 85% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
7 Total Awards
$20,906 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great place for computer science students working on their doctor’s degree. University of Virginia is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at University of Virginia. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
5 Total Awards
$13,224 Average Tuition & Fees

Old Dominion University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in Norfolk, Virginia, the large public school handed out 5 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Old Dominion. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 82% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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