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Best Information Science Schools in Ohio

2023 Best Information Science Schools in Ohio

6 Colleges
$50,780 Avg Salary
$21,666 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Information Science School for You

In 2020-2021, 275 degrees and certificates were awarded to information science students who went to a Ohio college or university. This makes it the #94 most popular major in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Information Science Schools in Ohio ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Information Science Schools in Ohio

Check out the IS programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Ohio Schools in Information Science

Our 2023 rankings named Cuyahoga Community College District the best school in Ohio for information science students. Cuyahoga Community College District is a large public school located in the city of Cleveland.

After completing their degree, IS graduates from Cuyahoga Community College District carry an average student debtload of $16,073.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wright State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Information Science Schools in Ohio list. Wright State University - Main Campus is a large public school located in the large suburb of Dayton.

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Out of the 6 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. BGSU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Bowling Green.

The average amount in student loans that IS majors at BGSU take out is $25,000.

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#4

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH

Out of the 6 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Cleveland State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Cleveland State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Cleveland.

IS majors at Cleveland State University take out an average of $21,740 in student loans while working on their egree.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Akron Main Campus is a great place for information science students. Located in the midsize city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, IS graduates from University of Akron Main Campus carry an average student debtload of $25,764.

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Kent State University at Kent landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best information science programs. Kent State is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Kent.

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Best Information Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 493
Illinois 799
Indiana 280
Wisconsin 255

One of 10 majors within the area of study, information science has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 6 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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