Best MIS Schools Near Herndon, VA (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Herndon, Virginia has 56 accredited schools offering management information systems programs, with tuition ranging from $5,662 to $67,710 per year for indexed programs. Herndon has a population of about 24,529. Median household income is $141,418 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, the top-earning management information systems-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $195,190 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Management Information Systems Schools to Herndon

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer management information systems programs near Herndon, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Herndon city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Herndon. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Fairfax University of America

Fairfax, VA 8.6 miles from Herndon
  • 4 year
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  • Programs offered: 9
#2

Washington University of Science and Technology

Alexandria, VA 9.4 miles from Herndon BOC Score 50.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
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  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA 10.8 miles from Herndon BOC Score 81.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,343
Avg net price $17,915/yr
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  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of the Potomac-VA Campus

FALLS CHURCH, VA 14.5 miles from Herndon BOC Score 59.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 79%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,961
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Marymount University

Arlington, VA 14.6 miles from Herndon BOC Score 61.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,516
Avg net price $29,137/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Strayer University-Virginia

Arlington, VA 17.1 miles from Herndon BOC Score 26.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
Avg net price $19,578/yr
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  • Retention rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Management and Technology

Arlington, VA 17.2 miles from Herndon BOC Score 82.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,530
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

DeVry University-Virginia

Arlington, VA 19.6 miles from Herndon BOC Score 13.0
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,987
Avg net price $36,609/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia management information systems page.

Management Information Systems Wages Near Herndon

Herndon is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (BLS area code 47900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Computer and Information Systems Manager$195,190Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$179,238
Computer Systems Analyst$127,040Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$116,657
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$125,430Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$115,179

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Herndon at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,529Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$141,418Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+50.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)108.9 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited management information systems schools are near Herndon, VA?

Our directory has 56 accredited schools offering management information systems programs near Herndon. The closest is Fairfax University of America in Fairfax, VA (8.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is George Washington University (18.8 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying management information systems roles near Herndon?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying management information systems-related roles near Herndon are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($195,190), Computer Systems Analyst ($127,040), Network and Computer Systems Administrator ($125,430). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Fairfax instead of Herndon?

Fairfax, VA is 9.3 miles from Herndon and has its own set of local management information systems programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Herndon an affordable place to study management information systems?

Herndon’s median household income of $141,418 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Herndon while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Herndon

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Herndon:

Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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