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2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

26 Ranked Colleges
574 Degrees Awarded
$19,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 18,368 people earned their degree in general information science, making the major the 45th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,291 general information science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 574 general information science graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 26 colleges that offer a degree in general information science. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general information science programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general information science program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree information science students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 26 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Information Science (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. UNC Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 59 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school handed out 21 diplomas to qualified masters’s information science students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school handed out 93 diplomas to qualified masters’s information science students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Kentucky University landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Highland Heights, Kentucky, this fairly large public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualified masters’s information science students in 2019-2020.

NKU also took the #10 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Kentucky University are $17,358, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
#19 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Marshall University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Marshall University is located in Huntington, West Virginia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 17 masters’s information science degrees to qualified students.

Marshall University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best General Information Science 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 Marshall University are $21,162.

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#20 in overall quality

Louisiana State University - Shreveport landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Louisiana State University - Shreveport is a public institution located in Shreveport, Louisiana. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 12 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University - Shreveport, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University - Shreveport are $19,731, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Murray State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Murray, Kentucky is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s information science degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

Murray State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Murray State are $14,400, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

George Mason University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. This large school is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and it awarded 9 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU also made our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Richmond, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s information science degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at VCU, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at VCU are $29,228, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

North Carolina Central University

Durham, North Carolina
#15 in overall quality

North Carolina Central University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. North Carolina Central University is a medium-sized public school situated in Durham, North Carolina. It awarded 26 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at North Carolina Central University, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina Central University are $20,595, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
#9 in overall quality

Kennesaw State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. KSU Georgia is located in Kennesaw, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 21 masters’s information science degrees to qualified students.

KSU Georgia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best General Information Science 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 KSU Georgia are $21,174.

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#12

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Arkansas at Little Rock did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UA Little Rock is a medium-sized school located in Little Rock, Arkansas that handed out 18 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

UA Little Rock also took the #12 spot in our “Best General Information Science 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 UA Little Rock are $14,884.

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#13

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#3 in overall quality

Nova Southeastern University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 79 degrees to qualified masters’s information science students in 2019-2020.

NUS Florida not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Nova Southeastern University are $22,242, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full NUS Florida General Information Science Report

#14

Strayer University - Virginia

Arlington, Virginia
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Strayer University - Virginia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This small school is located in Arlington, Virginia, and it awarded 49 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Strayer University - Virginia, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best General Information Science 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 Strayer University - Virginia are $15,135.

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#15

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Florida Institute of Technology did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Melbourne, Florida, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 28 degrees to qualified masters’s information science students in 2019-2020.

Florida Tech also made our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Institute of Technology are $22,588, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

South University, Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama

With a ranking of #16, South University, Montgomery did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. South University, Montgomery is a small private for-profit school situated in Montgomery, Alabama. It awarded 2 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

South University, Montgomery also took the #0 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at South University, Montgomery are $16,320, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

Strayer University - Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama
#14 in overall quality

Strayer University - Alabama did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #17. Strayer University - Alabama is located in Birmingham, Alabama and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s information science degrees to qualified students.

Strayer University - Alabama also made our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at Strayer University - Alabama are $15,135, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13 in overall quality

Strayer University - Florida came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Strayer University - Florida is a small private for-profit school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 6 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

Strayer University - Florida also took the #13 spot in our “Best General Information Science 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 Strayer University - Florida are $15,135.

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#19

South University, Tampa

Tampa, Florida
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, South University, Tampa did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This small school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 7 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

South University, Tampa also took the #21 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at South University, Tampa are $16,320, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

Strayer University - Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia
#16 in overall quality

Strayer University - Georgia came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Strayer University - Georgia is a medium-sized school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 12 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

Strayer University - Georgia also made our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at Strayer University - Georgia are $15,135, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

Strayer University - South Carolina

Greenville, South Carolina

Strayer University - South Carolina did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #21. This small school is located in Greenville, South Carolina, and it awarded 1 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

Strayer University - South Carolina also took the #0 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Strayer University - South Carolina are $15,135, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

Strayer University - North Carolina

Morrisville, North Carolina
#17 in overall quality

Strayer University - North Carolina came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Strayer University - North Carolina is a medium-sized school located in Morrisville, North Carolina that handed out 13 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

Strayer University - North Carolina not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Strayer University - North Carolina are $15,135, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#22

South University, Richmond

Glen Allen, Virginia
#22 in overall quality

South University, Richmond landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Glen Allen, Virginia, this small private for-profit school awarded 3 degrees to qualified masters’s information science students in 2019-2020.

South University, Richmond not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at South University, Richmond are $16,320, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23

Strayer University - Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #23, Strayer University - Tennessee did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, this small private for-profit school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s information science students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Strayer University - Tennessee, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Strayer University - Tennessee are $15,135, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24

South University, Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, Virginia

South University, Virginia Beach came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Virginia Beach, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out masters’s information science degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

South University, Virginia Beach also made our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at South University, Virginia Beach are $16,320, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#25

Stratford University

Fairfax, Virginia
#23 in overall quality

Stratford University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Stratford University is a small private for-profit school situated in Fairfax, Virginia. It awarded 28 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree information science students whose families make $0-$30k list, Stratford University has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stratford University are $13,518, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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  • *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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