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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Information Technology in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

37 Ranked Colleges
4,913 Degrees Awarded
$23,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value IT Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Information Technology is the 46th most popular major in the country with 38,958 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, information technology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $39,044 and had an average of $25,781 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 12,308 information technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,600 and $26,616 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 4,913 information technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 37 colleges that offered a degree in information technology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great information technology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the information technology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Information Technology in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. University of Virginia is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 71 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also made our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Information Technology at University of Virginia - Main Campus

#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Georgia Tech is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 61 masters’s IT degrees to qualified students.

Georgia Tech also took the #2 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334.

Read more about Information Technology at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus

#3

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Augusta University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Located in Augusta, Georgia, this medium-sized public school awarded 23 diplomas to qualified masters’s IT students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Augusta University, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Augusta University are $20,712, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#24 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Florida International University is a large school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 26 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Information Technology at Florida International University

#5

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina

Out of the 37 schools in the Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina A & T State University landed the #5 spot on the list. NC A&T is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 45 masters’s IT degrees to qualified students.

NC A&T also took the #23 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina A & T State University are $20,662.

Full North Carolina A & T State University Information Technology Report

#6

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia

With a ranking of #6, American Public University System did quite well on the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. American Military University is located in Charles Town, West Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 164 masters’s IT degrees to qualified students.

American Military University also made our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at American Military University are $7,050, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky
#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Northern Kentucky University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Northern Kentucky University is a fairly large public school situated in Highland Heights, Kentucky. It awarded 5 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree it students with aid list, NKU has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Kentucky University are $17,358, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Northern Kentucky University Information Technology Report

#8

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

George Mason University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. George Mason University is located in Fairfax, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 masters’s IT degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GMU, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full George Mason University Information Technology Report

#8

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#21 in overall quality

West Virginia University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, West Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s IT degrees to qualified students.

WVU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full WVU Information Technology Report

#10

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

Marshall University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #10. Marshall University is a fairly large school located in Huntington, West Virginia that handed out 3 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162.

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University of Alabama in Huntsville ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Huntsville, Alabama, this medium-sized public school handed out 46 degrees to qualified masters’s IT students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree it students with aid list, UAH has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAH are $25,386, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Alabama in Huntsville Information Technology Report

#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Alabama at Birmingham is a large school located in Birmingham, Alabama that handed out 12 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

UAB also took the #17 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#18 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. UNC Charlotte is a large school located in Charlotte, North Carolina that handed out 42 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Charlotte, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055.

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#14

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#16 in overall quality

Old Dominion University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Old Dominion is a public institution located in Norfolk, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Old Dominion, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion University are $33,288, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Old Dominion Information Technology Report

#15

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, South Carolina

Coastal Carolina University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #15. Coastal Carolina University is a fairly large school located in Conway, South Carolina that handed out 4 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Coastal Carolina University are $19,836, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#14 in overall quality

Mississippi State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Mississippi State University is a large public school situated in Mississippi State, Mississippi. It awarded 2 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

Mississippi State also took the #14 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State are $23,950, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Sullivan University

Louisville, Kentucky

Sullivan University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Sullivan University is a small private for-profit school situated in Louisville, Kentucky. It awarded 39 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

Sullivan University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Sullivan University are $15,840, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina

University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 1 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160.

Full UofSC Information Technology Report

#19

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia

With a ranking of #19, Georgia State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s IT students in 2019-2020.

Georgia State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #25 on our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State are $24,790, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

Marymount University

Arlington, Virginia

Marymount University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Arlington, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s IT degrees to 41 students in 2019-2020.

Marymount also took the #3 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Marymount are $20,116, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Marymount University Information Technology Report

#21

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama

Auburn University at Montgomery ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, this medium-sized public school awarded 13 degrees to qualified masters’s IT students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at AUM are $17,812, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Auburn University at Montgomery Information Technology Report

#22

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Auburn, Alabama, this large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified masters’s IT students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree it students with aid list, Auburn has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23

Alabama State University

Montgomery, Alabama

Alabama State University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This small school is located in Montgomery, Alabama, and it awarded 11 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Alabama State are $17,572, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Alabama State University Information Technology Report

#24

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida

With a ranking of #24, Saint Leo University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This medium-sized school is located in Saint Leo, Florida, and it awarded 37 masters’s IT degrees in 2019-2020.

St. Leo University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at St. Leo University are $14,568, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Saint Leo University Information Technology Report

#25

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, Virginia

ECPI University landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value IT Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. ECPI University is a private for-profit institution located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 60 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ECPI University, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ECPI University are $12,960, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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