by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 7 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of computer & information sciences. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,299 associate degrees in computer & information sciences during the 2022-2023 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The computer & information sciences associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for computer & information sciences students working on their associate degree.
The computer & information sciences 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 Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Virginia.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in computer & information sciences.
It is hard to beat ECPI University if you want to pursue an associate degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, ECPI University is a private for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from ECPI University
It is difficult to beat Northern Virginia Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in computer & information sciences. Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Annandale.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Northern Virginia Community College
Thomas Nelson Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in computer & information sciences. TNCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Hampton.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Thomas Nelson Community College
It is hard to beat Virginia Western Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in computer & information sciences. Virginia Western Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Roanoke.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Virginia Western Community College
Germanna Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Locust Grove.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Germanna Community College
Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Tidewater Community College
John Tyler Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Chester.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from John Tyler Community College
Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 37 | 326 |
| Georgia | 34 | 1,091 |
| Arkansas | 33 | 201 |
| Florida | 32 | 2,085 |
| North Carolina | 30 | 1,134 |
| Kentucky | 30 | 393 |
| Tennessee | 30 | 421 |
| West Virginia | 29 | 323 |
| Louisiana | 26 | 258 |
| South Carolina | 26 | 455 |
| Alabama | 24 | 254 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 907 |
| Information Technology | 891 |
| Computer Science | 459 |
| Computer Programming | 36 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 4 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 2 |
