2023 Best Information Science Schools in the Far Western US Region
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.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.
The Best Information Science Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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Featured Information Science Programs
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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 Far Western US Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Information Science Colleges.
Top Far Western US Region Schools in Information Science
Our analysis found California Institute of Technology to be the best school for information science students who want to pursue a degree in the Far Western US Region . Caltech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Pasadena.
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Out of the 8 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Berkeley landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent programs at University of Washington - Seattle Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best information science schools in the Far Western US Region . UW Seattle is a very large public school located in the large city of Seattle.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Gonzaga University is a great place for information science students. Gonzaga is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Spokane.
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Out of the 8 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Oregon University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the fringe town of Monmouth, Western Oregon State College is a public school with a small student population.
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California Lutheran University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Information Science Schools in the Far Western US Region list. CLU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Thousand Oaks.
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University of California - Riverside did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for information science students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Riverside, UCR is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Hawaii Pacific 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. Hawaii Pacific University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Honolulu.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 516 |
| Washington | 214 |
| Oregon | 9 |
| Nevada | 0 |
| Hawaii | 12 |
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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.
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 8 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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