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2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Virginia For Those Making $48-$75k

14 Ranked Colleges
1,281 Degrees Awarded
$24,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master's in Virginia For Those Making $48-$75k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Virginia For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Computer & Information Sciences is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 8th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 237,745 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, computer and information sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $48,979 and had an average of $27,144 in loans still to pay off.

Across Virginia, there were 6,768 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,281 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Virginia For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer and information sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality computer and information sciences programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the computer and information sciences program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Virginia For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Virginia For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $48-$75k) in Virginia

#1

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Virginia For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this large public school awarded 185 diplomas to qualified masters’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Virginia For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Tech landed the #2 spot on the list. Virginia Tech is a public institution located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 193 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend William & Mary. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Virginia For Those Making $48-$75k. Williamsburg, Virginia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our virginia master’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make $48-$75k list, William & Mary has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Virginia For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the #4 spot on the list. GMU is located in Fairfax, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 388 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our virginia master’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make $48-$75k list, GMU has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend James Madison University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Virginia For Those Making $48-$75k list. James Madison University is a large school located in Harrisonburg, Virginia that handed out 11 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

JMU also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at James Madison University are $29,544, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

Old Dominion University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Virginia For Those Making $48-$75k list. Old Dominion is a public institution located in Norfolk, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 53 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Old Dominion not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion are $33,288, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Virginia For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Richmond, Virginia, this large public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualified masters’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at VCU, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at VCU are $29,228.

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#8

Radford University

Radford, Virginia

Radford University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Virginia For Those Making $48-$75k list. Radford University is a fairly large school located in Radford, Virginia that handed out 1 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Radford did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Radford are $21,382.

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#9

Marymount University

Arlington, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

Marymount University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Virginia For Those Making $48-$75k list. Marymount is a small school located in Arlington, Virginia that handed out 63 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Marymount, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Marymount University are $20,116, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
#11 in overall quality

ECPI University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Virginia For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, this fairly large private for-profit school handed out 73 degrees to qualified masters’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

ECPI University also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at ECPI University are $12,960, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full ECPI University Computer & Information Sciences Report

#11

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

Liberty University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Virginia For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #11. Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 26 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Liberty University, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349.

Full Liberty University Computer & Information Sciences Report

#12

South University, Richmond

Glen Allen, Virginia
#12 in overall quality

South University, Richmond did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Virginia For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #12. South University, Richmond is a small school located in Glen Allen, Virginia that handed out 3 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

South University, Richmond also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at South University, Richmond are $16,320.

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#13

Stratford University

Fairfax, Virginia
#13 in overall quality

Stratford University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Virginia For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This small school is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and it awarded 59 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Stratford University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stratford University are $13,518, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

American National University

Salem, Virginia
#14 in overall quality

American National University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Virginia For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. American National University is located in Salem, Virginia and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

American National University also took the #14 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at American National University are $10,944, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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