by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for computer & information sciences students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 88 doctor's degrees in computer & information sciences to qualified students.
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The computer & information sciences doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality computer & information sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for computer & information sciences students working on their doctor's 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 Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for computer & information sciences students seeking a a doctor's degree.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great decision for students interested in a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Virginia Tech is a good choice for students pursuing a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Virginia Tech
George Mason University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences. GMU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from George Mason University
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in computer & information sciences has to look into Marymount University. Located in the city of Arlington, Marymount is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Marymount University
Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from William & Mary
Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in computer & information sciences from Old Dominion University
Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29 | 126 |
| Georgia | 28 | 110 |
| Mississippi | 28 | 14 |
| South Carolina | 28 | 7 |
| North Carolina | 26 | 67 |
| Kentucky | 26 | 16 |
| Alabama | 25 | 9 |
| Tennessee | 25 | 18 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 15 |
| Arkansas | 23 | 13 |
| West Virginia | 20 | 3 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 75 |
| Information Technology | 13 |
