2023 Best Information Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Information Science Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, information science was ranked #57 in the country. In fact 18,325 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Information Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 45 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Information Science Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Information Science Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found James Madison University to be the best school for information science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . JMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, IS graduates from JMU carry an average student debtload of $21,756. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $244.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clemson University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Clemson is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Clemson.
Out of the 45 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the # 3 spot on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.
Out of the 45 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida Institute of Technology - Online landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Melbourne, Florida Institute of Technology - Online is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, IS graduates from Florida Institute of Technology - Online carry an average student debtload of $43,037.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Southern University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public college with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that IS majors at GaSou take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,064. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $119, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a very large student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, IS graduates from VCU carry an average student debtload of $25,218. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $213.
With a ranking of #7, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on this year’s best schools for information science students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNC Greensboro is a large public school located in the large city of Greensboro.
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Christopher Newport University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree information science programs. Located in the midsize city of Newport News, CNU is a public college with a small student population.
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Strayer University - North Carolina did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for information science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Morrisville, Strayer University - North Carolina is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, IS graduates from Strayer University - North Carolina take out $41,551 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of North Georgia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for information science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. UNG is a fairly large public school located in the town of Dahlonega.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, IS graduates from UNG carry an average student debtload of $19,227.
Best Information Science Colleges by State
Explore the best information science colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 413 |
| Virginia | 532 |
| North Carolina | 224 |
| Florida | 404 |
| Tennessee | 11 |
| Kentucky | 106 |
| South Carolina | 117 |
| Louisiana | 126 |
| Arkansas | 71 |
| Alabama | 76 |
| Mississippi | 1 |
| West Virginia | 60 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to IS
Information Science is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related 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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