2023 Best Information Science Master's Degree Schools in New York
Finding the Best Information Science Master's Degree School for You
With 2,210 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, information science is the #40 most popular major in New York.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Information Science Master's Degree Schools in New York ranking. This report analyzed 13 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs 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 New York
Check out the IS master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Information Science Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named New York University the best school in New York for information science students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Syracuse University is a great place for information science students working on their master’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
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Out of the 13 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Clarkson University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Clarkson is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Potsdam.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rochester Institute of Technology. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
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Out of the 13 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, University at Buffalo landed the # 5 spot on the list. University at Buffalo is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Buffalo.
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University at Albany came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Located in the city of Albany, UAlbany is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Fordham University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #8, SUNY Polytechnic Institute did quite well on this year’s best schools for information science students working on their master’s degree. Located in the midsize suburb of Utica, SUNY Poly is a public school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #9, SUNY Plattsburgh did quite well on this year’s best schools for information science students working on their master’s degree. SUNY Plattsburgh is a small public school located in the distant town of Plattsburgh.
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Pace University - New York did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for information science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Pace University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1,560 |
| Maryland | 3,677 |
| New Jersey | 856 |
| District of Columbia | 180 |
| Delaware | 32 |
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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.
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 13 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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