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2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s

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Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master's

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 “Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s” ranking - to help you make that decision.

With 88,434 degrees handed out in 2020-2021, computer information systems is the 9th most popular major in the United States. In 2019-2020, computer information systems graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $54,066 and had an average of $26,787 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 30,779 computer information systems graduates with average earnings and debt of $48,839 and $25,232 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 4,928 computer information systems graduates with average earnings and debt of $55,213 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s” ranking analyzed 81 colleges that offered a degree in computer information systems. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular computer information systems programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s”.

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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 #1 for the Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s. Georgia Tech is a large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 2,076 masters’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus Computer Information Systems Report

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University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, Kentucky

Out of the 81 schools in the Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of the Cumberlands landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 462 degrees to qualified masters’s CIS students in 2020-2021.

Full University of the Cumberlands Computer Information Systems Report

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s. UF is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 336 masters’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at University of Florida

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

Out of the 81 schools in the Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the #4 spot on the list. George Mason University is a large school located in Fairfax, Virginia that handed out 147 masters’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at George Mason University

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Florida. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s list. UCF is a large school located in Orlando, Florida that handed out 141 masters’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at UCF

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Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, Georgia

With a ranking of #6, Kennesaw State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s list. Kennesaw, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s CIS degrees to 115 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Kennesaw State University

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s CIS degrees to 91 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Florida State University

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Tech landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking. Virginia Tech is a large public school situated in Blacksburg, Virginia. It awarded 90 masters’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Virginia Tech

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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking. Clemson, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s CIS degrees to 88 students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Clemson University Computer Information Systems Report

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Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia

Georgia State University landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking. Georgia State University is a large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 86 masters’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Georgia State University Computer Information Systems Report

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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranked #11 on this year’s Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s list. This small school is located in Magnolia, Arkansas, and it awarded 85 masters’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Computer Information Systems Report

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking. Charlotte, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s CIS degrees to 75 students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full UNC Charlotte Computer Information Systems Report

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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia

With a ranking of #12, University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s list. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s CIS degrees to 75 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at University of Virginia

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Middle Georgia State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Macon, Georgia, and it awarded 69 masters’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Middle Georgia State University

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Florida International University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s list. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school awarded 65 diplomas to qualified masters’s CIS students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Florida International University Computer Information Systems Report

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University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee

University of Memphis landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and it awarded 60 masters’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Full University of Memphis Computer Information Systems Report

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Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida

With a ranking of #17, Florida Atlantic University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Boca Raton, Florida, and it awarded 59 masters’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at FAU

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IGlobal University
Vienna, Virginia

IGlobal University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #18. This small school is located in Vienna, Virginia, and it awarded 55 masters’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Full IGlobal University Computer Information Systems Report

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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

With a ranking of #19, Middle Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and it awarded 48 masters’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Middle Tennessee State University Computer Information Systems Report

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Marymount University
Arlington, Virginia

With a ranking of #20, Marymount University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s list. Marymount University is located in Arlington, Virginia and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 38 masters’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Marymount University

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #21, Liberty University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s list. Lynchburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s CIS degrees to 35 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Liberty University

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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

Old Dominion University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking. Old Dominion is a large public school situated in Norfolk, Virginia. It awarded 32 masters’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Old Dominion

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University of South Alabama did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #23. University of South Alabama is a public institution located in Mobile, Alabama. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 31 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at University of South Alabama

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With a ranking of #24, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s list. University of Alabama at Birmingham is a large school located in Birmingham, Alabama that handed out 28 masters’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at UAB

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Arkansas State University - Main Campus ranked #24 on this year’s Most Well Attended CIS Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s list. Arkansas State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 28 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Arkansas State University - Main Campus

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