2023 Best Information Science Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best Information Science School for You
In 2020-2021, 825 degrees and certificates were awarded to information science students who went to a Massachusetts college or university. This makes it the #45 most popular major in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.
The Best Information Science Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Massachusetts to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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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 Schools in Massachusetts
The following schools top our list of the Best Information Science Colleges.
Top Massachusetts Schools in Information Science
Our 2023 rankings named Harvard University the best school in Massachusetts for information science students. Harvard is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bunker Hill Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Information Science Schools in Massachusetts list. BHCC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Boston.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Boston University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Information Science Schools in Massachusetts list. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Boston College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Information Science Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the small city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that IS majors at Boston College take out is $17,140.
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The excellent programs at Northeastern University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best information science schools in Massachusetts. Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
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Wentworth Institute of Technology ranked #6 on this year’s Best Information Science Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large city of Boston, WIT is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, IS graduates from WIT take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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University of Massachusetts - Lowell came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Information Science Schools in Massachusetts ranking. UMass Lowell is a large public school located in the large suburb of Lowell.
After completing their degree, IS graduates from UMass Lowell carry an average student debtload of $25,113.
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Westfield State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Information Science Schools in Massachusetts list. Westfield is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Westfield.
On average, IS graduates from Westfield take out $21,750 in student loans while working on their degree.
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University of Massachusetts - Boston landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best information science programs. UMass Boston is a large public school located in the large city of Boston.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 68 |
| Maine | 8 |
| Vermont | 115 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to IS
Information Science is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar 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 9 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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More about our data sources and methodologies.