2023 Best Information Science Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina
Finding the Best Information Science Master's Degree School for You
Information Science is the #95 most popular major in North Carolina with 224 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Information Science Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in North Carolina to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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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 Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina
The colleges and universities below are the best for IS majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top North Carolina Schools for a Master's in Information Science
Our analysis found University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to be the best school for information science students who want to pursue a master’s degree in North Carolina. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.
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Out of the 3 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Strayer University - North Carolina landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Morrisville, Strayer University - North Carolina is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at North Carolina Central University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best information science schools in North Carolina. North Carolina Central University is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Durham.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 413 |
| Virginia | 532 |
| 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 Related Majors
| 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 3 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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