2023 Best Information Science Master's Degree Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Information Science Master's Degree School for You
Information Science is the #51 most popular major in Illinois with 799 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Information Science Master's Degree Schools in Illinois to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Illinois to see which master'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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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 Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois
Check out the IS master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Illinois Schools for a Master's in Information Science
Our analysis found Northwestern University to be the best school for information science students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Illinois. Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Evanston.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. UIUC is a very large public school located in the small city of Champaign.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Chicago. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the large city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend DePaul University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. DePaul is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bradley University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Bradley is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Peoria.
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Roosevelt University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree information science programs. Roosevelt is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
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Request InformationBest Information Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Information Science Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 493 |
| Ohio | 275 |
| Indiana | 280 |
| Wisconsin | 255 |
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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 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).
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