2023 Best Information Science Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Information Science Master's Degree 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.
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 the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 30 schools in the Southeast Region 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 the Southeast Region
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 analysis found George Mason University to be the best school for information science students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a very large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.
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Out of the 30 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Commonwealth University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Harding University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the distant town of Searcy, Harding is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Out of the 30 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the # 5 spot on the list. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa.
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Florida Institute of Technology landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree information science programs. Florida Tech is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Melbourne.
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Stratford University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Fairfax, Stratford University is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #8 on this year’s Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, UAB is a public college with a very large student population.
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Kennesaw State University 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 #9 on the list. KSU Georgia is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Kennesaw.
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With a ranking of #10, Nova Southeastern University did quite well on this year’s best schools for information science students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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Request InformationBest Information Science Colleges by State
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| 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 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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