2023 Best Information Science Schools
Finding the Best Information Science School for You
Information Science is the #57 most popular major in the country with 18,325 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Information Science Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 235 schools in the United States to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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Featured Information Science Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Computer Information Systems
Use technology to drive crucial business strategies with the online BS in Computer Information Systems program at Southern New Hampshire University.
AS in Information Technologies
Gain the specialized knowledge and critical-thinking skills required to begin a career in tech with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Information Technologies
Gain a well-rounded education while preparing for a career in IT with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
2023 Best Information Science Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Best Information Science Colleges.
Top 25 Top Schools in Information Science
Our 2023 rankings named California Institute of Technology the best school in the United States for information science students. Located in the midsize city of Pasadena, Caltech is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Johns Hopkins University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Information Science Schools list. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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The excellent programs at Northwestern University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best information science schools in the United States. Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Evanston.
IS majors at Northwestern take out an average of $13,750 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Southern Methodist University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Information Science Schools list. SMU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of California - Berkeley is a great place for information science students. UC Berkeley is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Berkeley.
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Duke University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for information science students. It came in at #6 on the list. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Durham.
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Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best information science programs. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Harvard University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for information science students. It came in at #8 on the list. Harvard is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge.
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The University of Texas at Austin came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Information Science Schools ranking. UT Austin is a fairly large public school located in the city of Austin.
After completing their degree, IS graduates from UT Austin carry an average student debtload of $16,190.
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Bunker Hill Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best information science programs. BHCC is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Boston.
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With a ranking of #11, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign did quite well on this year’s best schools for information science students. UIUC is a very large public school located in the small city of Champaign.
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With a ranking of #12, James Madison University did quite well on this year’s best schools for information science students. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.
The average amount in student loans that IS majors at JMU take out is $23,400. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $244.
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University of Maryland - College Park came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Information Science Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, IS majors at UMCP accumulate an average of around $19,500 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $246.
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University of Wisconsin - Madison did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for information science students. It came in at #14 on the list. UW - Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison.
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Ace Institute of Technology ranked #15 on this year’s Best Information Science Schools list. Ace Institute of Technology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
After completing their degree, IS graduates from Ace Institute of Technology carry an average student debtload of $7,107.
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University of Washington - Seattle Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for information science students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public college with a very large student population.
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Alexandria Technical & Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for information science students. It came in at #17 on the list. ATCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Alexandria.
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Boston University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for information science students. It came in at #18 on the list. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.
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Boston College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best information science programs. Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
On average, IS graduates from Boston College take out $17,140 in student loans while working on their degree.
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University of Delaware landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best information science programs. UD is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Newark.
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University of Maryland Global Campus came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Information Science Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public college with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, IS majors at UMGC accumulate an average of around $22,507 in student debt.
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Michigan State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Information Science Schools ranking. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public school with a very large student population.
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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor ranked #23 on this year’s Best Information Science Schools list. U-M is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor.
While working on their degree, IS majors at U-M accumulate an average of around $20,250 in student debt.
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University of Richmond did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for information science students. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of University of Richmond, URichmond is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #25, George Washington University did quite well on this year’s best schools for information science students. Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that IS majors at GWU take out is $26,500.
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Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Information Science Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | The University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson, TX |
| 37 | Norwich University | Northfield, VT |
| 38 | New York University | New York, NY |
| 39 | University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex | Milwaukee, WI |
| 40 | Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI |
| 41 | Florida Institute of Technology - Online | Melbourne, FL |
| 42 | Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA |
| 43 | University of Maryland - Baltimore County | Baltimore, MD |
| 44 | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN |
| 45 | University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 46 | Luther College | Decorah, IA |
| 47 | Dakota State University | Madison, SD |
Information Science by Region
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| Region |
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| Southeast |
| New England |
| Rocky Mountains |
| Plains States |
| Middle Atlantic |
| Far Western US |
| Southwest |
| Great Lakes |
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Rankings in Majors Related to IS
Information Science is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to IS
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
| Computer Science | 59,565 |
| Information Technology | 40,555 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 14,700 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 the rest 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to The Opte Project.
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