2023 Best Information Science Graduate Certificate Schools
Finding the Best Information Science Graduate Certificate 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Information Science Graduate Certificate Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 32 schools in the United States to see which graduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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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 Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States
Check out the IS graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Information Science Graduate Certificate Schools
Our analysis found Johns Hopkins University to be the best school for information science students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in the United States. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Information Science Graduate Certificate Schools list. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwestern University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Information Science Graduate Certificate Schools list. Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Norwich University is a great place for information science students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the distant town of Northfield, Norwich is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Out of the 32 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the # 5 spot on the list. UW - Madison is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Madison.
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With a ranking of #6, Missouri University of Science and Technology did quite well on this year’s best schools for information science students working on their graduate certificate. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Rolla.
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Marquette University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best graduate certificate information science programs. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
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With a ranking of #8, Drexel University did quite well on this year’s best schools for information science students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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Dakota State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Information Science Graduate Certificate Schools ranking. Located in the town of Madison, Dakota State is a public college with a small student population.
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The University of Texas at Dallas landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best graduate certificate information science programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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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 |
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| 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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