by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for computer & information sciences students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,772 master's degrees in computer & information sciences during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The computer & information sciences master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality computer & information sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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.
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 computer & information sciences students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Virginia list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for computer & information sciences students seeking a a master's degree.
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in computer & information sciences has to look into University of Virginia - Main Campus. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Virginia Tech is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Virginia Tech
George Mason University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in computer & information sciences. GMU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from George Mason University
Virginia Commonwealth University is a great option for individuals interested in a master's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Virginia Commonwealth University
Located in the medium-sized city of Arlington, Marymount is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Marymount University
Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Liberty University
ECPI University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the city of Virginia Beach.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from ECPI University
Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in computer & information sciences from Old Dominion University
Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 49 |
| Florida | 34 | 1,660 |
| Georgia | 32 | 3,045 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 345 |
| North Carolina | 31 | 1,205 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 2,672 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 208 |
| Alabama | 30 | 313 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 151 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 138 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 199 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 968 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 321 |
| Information Technology | 238 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 166 |
| Information Science | 60 |
| Computer Science | 13 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications Technologies & Support | 3 |
