2024 Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi

Ranked #14 in popularity, general computer & information sciences is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Mississippi to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of general computer & information sciences. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 45 master's degrees in general computer & information sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Other Factors We Consider

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

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to general computer & information sciences students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other general computer & information sciences students want to attend this school to pursue a master's degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized general computer & information sciences related body.

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

One Size Does Not Fit All

The computer and 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 General Computer & Information Sciences Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi.

 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study General Computer & Information Sciences in Mississippi

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general computer & information sciences.

Top Mississippi Schools for a Master's in Computer and Information Sciences

1

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Annual Graduates

Mississippi State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in general computer & information sciences. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general computer & information sciences from Mississippi State University

2

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in general computer & information sciences has to take a look at University of Southern Mississippi. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in general computer & information sciences from University of Southern Mississippi

Best General Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best General Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	422	610
Georgia	370	2,182
North Carolina	334	12
Virginia	331	343
Tennessee	313	8
Kentucky	268	20
South Carolina	260	92
Alabama	258	123
Louisiana	250	13
Arkansas	187	124
West Virginia	164	11

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Rankings in Majors Related to Computer and Information Sciences

General Computer & Information Sciences is one of 5 different types of Computer Information Systems programs to choose from.

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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). More about our data sources and methodologies.