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2025 Best Information Science Master's Degree Schools in Virginia

2 Colleges in Virginia
60 Master's Degrees
$63,200 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #33 in popularity, information science is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Information Science Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 60 master's degrees in information science during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for information science students working on their master's degree.

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The is school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Information Science Master's Degree Schools in Virginia.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Information Science in Virginia

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in information science.

Top Virginia Schools for a Master's in IS

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23 Annual Graduates

George Mason University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in information science. GMU is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax.More information about a master’s in information science from George Mason University

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13 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in information science has to check out Virginia Commonwealth University. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in information science from Virginia Commonwealth University

Best Information Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 208 207
Georgia 190 45
North Carolina 178 87
Tennessee 166 5
Alabama 151 40
Kentucky 147 18
Louisiana 147 21
South Carolina 146 1
Mississippi 145 0
Arkansas 121 23
West Virginia 112 12

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Information Science is one of 10 different types of Computer & Information Sciences programs to choose from.

IS Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Information Science 60

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 968
Computer Software & Applications 321
Information Technology 238
Other Computer & Information Sciences 166
Computer Science 13
Computer Systems Networking 6

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