2023 Best Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Information Science 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.
The Best Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 66 schools in the Southeast Region 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 the Southeast Region
Check out the IS programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Information Science Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Duke University the best school in the Southeast Region for information science students. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Durham.
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Out of the 66 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech 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 James Madison University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Harrisonburg.
On average, IS graduates from JMU take out $23,400 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $244.
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Out of the 66 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Richmond landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of University of Richmond, URichmond is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Clemson University is a great place for information science students. Clemson is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Clemson.
While working on their degree, IS majors at Clemson accumulate an average of around $25,982 in student debt.
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George Mason University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.
After completing their degree, IS graduates from UNC Chapel Hill carry an average student debtload of $14,013.
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With a ranking of #8, Florida Institute of Technology - Online did quite well on this year’s best schools for information science students. Located in the small city of Melbourne, Florida Institute of Technology - Online is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that IS majors at Florida Institute of Technology - Online take out is $40,206.
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Georgia Southern University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, IS graduates from GaSou carry an average student debtload of $28,850. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $119, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best information science programs. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that IS majors at VCU take out is $26,269. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $213.
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Here are some additional great schools for Information Science students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro, NC |
| 12 | Christopher Newport University | Newport News, VA |
| 13 | Harding University | Searcy, AR |
Best Information Science Colleges by State
Explore the best information science schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| 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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