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2022 Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

16 Ranked Colleges
574 Degrees Awarded
$22,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Information Science is the 56th most popular major in the country with 18,368 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, information science graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $58,848 and had an average of $32,600 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,291 information science graduates with average earnings and debt of $55,840 and $42,406 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 574 information science graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in information science. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality information science programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the information science program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Information Science (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 21 masters’s IS degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best 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 University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

Full USF Tampa Information Science Report

#2

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 93 masters’s IS degrees 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 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 Florida State University are $26,707.

Full Florida State Information Science Report

#20 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Louisiana State University - Shreveport. The school came in at #3 for the Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. Located in Shreveport, Louisiana, this medium-sized public school handed out 12 diplomas to qualified masters’s IS students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree is students whose families make more than $110k list, Louisiana State University - Shreveport has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best 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.

Full Louisiana State University - Shreveport Information Science Report

#4

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Kentucky University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Highland Heights, Kentucky, this fairly large public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualified masters’s IS students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NKU, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NKU are $17,358, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Information Science at Northern Kentucky University

#5

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky
#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Murray State University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. Murray State University is a medium-sized school located in Murray, Kentucky that handed out 8 masters’s IS degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree is students whose families make more than $110k list, Murray State has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best 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 Murray State are $14,400.

Read more about Information Science at Murray State University

#6

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 59 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best 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 UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Full UNC Chapel Hill Information Science Report

#7

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
#19 in overall quality

Marshall University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Huntington, West Virginia, this fairly large public school handed out 17 degrees to qualified masters’s IS students in 2019-2020.

Marshall University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Marshall University Information Science Report

#8

South University, Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama

South University, Montgomery landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. South University, Montgomery is a small private for-profit school situated in Montgomery, Alabama. It awarded 2 masters’s IS degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at South University, Montgomery, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best 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.

Read more about Information Science at South University, Montgomery

#9

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
#9 in overall quality

Kennesaw State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #9. KSU Georgia is a public institution located in Kennesaw, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 21 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

KSU Georgia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best 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.

Read more about Information Science at Kennesaw State University

#10

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #10. George Mason University is a large school located in Fairfax, Virginia that handed out 9 masters’s IS degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full GMU Information Science Report

#11

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
#12 in overall quality

University of Arkansas at Little Rock ranked #11 on this year’s Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This medium-sized school is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, and it awarded 18 masters’s IS degrees in 2019-2020.

UA Little Rock also took the #12 spot in our “Best 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 University of Arkansas at Little Rock are $14,884.

Read full report on Information Science at University of Arkansas at Little Rock

#12

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia

Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #12. This large school is located in Richmond, Virginia, and it awarded 7 masters’s IS degrees in 2019-2020.

VCU also took the #6 spot in our “Best 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 Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228.

Full VCU Information Science Report

#13

North Carolina Central University

Durham, North Carolina

North Carolina Central University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. North Carolina Central University is located in Durham, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 26 masters’s IS degrees to qualified students.

North Carolina Central University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best 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 North Carolina Central University are $20,595.

Read full report on Information Science at North Carolina Central University

#14

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Nova Southeastern University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. NUS Florida is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It awarded 79 masters’s IS degrees in 2019-2020.

NUS Florida not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NUS Florida are $22,242, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Information Science at NUS Florida

#15

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida

Florida Institute of Technology landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Florida Institute of Technology is located in Melbourne, Florida and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 28 masters’s IS degrees to qualified students.

Florida Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Institute of Technology are $22,588, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida Institute of Technology Information Science Report

#16

South University, Tampa

Tampa, Florida

South University, Tampa did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue IS Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #16. South University, Tampa is a private for-profit institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

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

Read more about Information Science at South University, Tampa

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Notes and References

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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Footnotes

  • *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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