2023 Best Information Science Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Information Science Graduate Certificate 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 Graduate Certificate Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in the Southeast Region to see which graduate certificate 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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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 Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for IS majors pursuing a graduate certificate.
Top Southeast Region Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Information Science
Our 2023 rankings named Duke University the best school in the Southeast Region for information science students working on their graduate certificate. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Durham.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Virginia Commonwealth University is a great place for information science students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a very large student population.
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The excellent graduate certificate programs at Florida State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best information science schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent graduate certificate programs at East Carolina University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best information science schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public college with a very large student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a great place for information science students working on their graduate certificate. UA Little Rock is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Little Rock.
Request InformationBest Information Science Colleges by State
Explore the best information science schools 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 5 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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