2023 Best Information Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Information Science Doctor's Degree School for You
Information Science is the #57 most popular major in the country with 18,325 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Information Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which doctor'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 Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for IS majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top 10 Best Information Science Doctor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Maryland - College Park to be the best school for information science students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . UMCP is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of College Park.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend New Jersey Institute of Technology. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Information Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. NJIT is a large public school located in the city of Newark.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Drexel University is a great place for information science students working on their doctor’s degree. Drexel is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best information science schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public college with a very large student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Syracuse University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Information Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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University of Maryland - Baltimore County ranked #6 on this year’s Best Information Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. UMBC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore.
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Rutgers University - New Brunswick came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Information Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the city of New Brunswick.
Robert Morris University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree information science programs. Located in the large suburb of Moon Township, RMU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
University at Albany landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree information science programs. Located in the small city of Albany, UAlbany is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #10, LIU Post did quite well on this year’s best schools for information science students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Brookville, LIU Post is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Best Information Science Colleges by State
Explore the best information science colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1,560 |
| New York | 2,210 |
| Maryland | 3,677 |
| New Jersey | 856 |
| District of Columbia | 180 |
| Delaware | 32 |
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Information Science Related Rankings by Major
One of 10 majors within the area of study, information science has other similar majors worth exploring.
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 10 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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