2023 Best Value Information Science Bachelor's Degree Schools
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Information Science Bachelor's Degree School for You
Information Science is the #57 most popular major in the country with 18,325 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Information Science Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking. This report analyzed 151 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for IS students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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2023 Best Value Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for IS majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 15% Best Information Science Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex the best value school in the United States for information science students working on their bachelor’s degree. UWM Flexible Option is a fairly small public school located in the city of Milwaukee.
UWM Flexible Option undergraduate students pay an average of $6,750 in tuition and fees each year. IS majors at UWM Flexible Option take out an average of $29,108 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $129, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Bellevue University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value information science schools in the United States. Located in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Bellevue University are $8,310 a year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Bellevue University is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland Global Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
UMGC undergraduate students pay an average of $12,336 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, IS graduates from UMGC carry an average student debtload of $24,611.
UMGC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
Full Information Science at University of Maryland Global Campus Report
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Wayne State College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value information science schools in the United States. Located in the town of Wayne, WSC is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WSC are $7,458 per year.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Metropolitan State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value information science schools in the United States. Metro State is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Saint Paul.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Metro State are $9,394 a year. IS majors at Metro State take out an average of $30,453 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Florida Institute of Technology - Online landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree information science programs. Located in the city of Melbourne, Florida Institute of Technology - Online is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Florida Institute of Technology - Online are $12,240 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, IS majors at Florida Institute of Technology - Online accumulate an average of around $43,037 in student debt.
Dakota State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the town of Madison, Dakota State is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Dakota State are $12,735 per year. On average, IS graduates from Dakota State take out $33,960 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
In addition to its great value ranking, Dakota State is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
Strayer University - North Carolina came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Morrisville, Strayer University - North Carolina is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Strayer University - North Carolina are $13,515 per year. The average amount in student loans that IS majors at Strayer University - North Carolina take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $41,551.
Full Information Science at Strayer University - North Carolina Report
Strayer University - Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for information science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Strayer University - Pennsylvania is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Trevose.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Strayer University - Pennsylvania are $13,515 a year. The average amount in student loans that IS majors at Strayer University - Pennsylvania take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $41,551.
Strayer University - New Jersey did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for information science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Cherry Hill, Strayer University - New Jersey is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Strayer University - New Jersey undergraduate students pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees each year. IS majors at Strayer University - New Jersey take out an average of $41,551 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Strayer University - Virginia ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Strayer University - Virginia is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Arlington.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Strayer University - Virginia are $13,515 a year. The average amount in student loans that IS majors at Strayer University - Virginia take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $41,551.
Read full report on Information Science at Strayer University - Virginia
Grantham University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for information science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Grantham University is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Lenexa.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Grantham University are $8,280 a year. The average amount in student loans that IS majors at Grantham University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $30,504.
Strayer University - Texas landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree information science programs. Located in the large city of Austin, Strayer University - Texas is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Strayer University - Texas are $13,515 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, IS majors at Strayer University - Texas accumulate an average of around $41,551 in student debt.
Strayer University - Maryland landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree information science programs. Strayer University - Maryland is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Suitland.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Strayer University - Maryland are $13,515 per year. The average amount in student loans that IS majors at Strayer University - Maryland take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $41,551.
Read full report on Information Science at Strayer University - Maryland
University of Akron Main Campus ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. University of Akron Main Campus is a large public school located in the city of Akron.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at University of Akron Main Campus are $11,880 a year.
Full Information Science at University of Akron Main Campus Report
Strayer University - Delaware landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree information science programs. Located in the small city of Newark, Strayer University - Delaware is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Strayer University - Delaware undergraduate students pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees each year. On average, IS graduates from Strayer University - Delaware take out $41,551 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Full Information Science at Strayer University - Delaware Report
With a ranking of #17, Georgia Southern University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for information science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public school with a very large student population.
GaSou undergraduate students pay an average of $17,539 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, IS graduates from GaSou carry an average student debtload of $29,064. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $119, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of North Georgia landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree information science programs. UNG is a large public school located in the town of Dahlonega.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNG are $16,014 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, IS majors at UNG accumulate an average of around $19,227 in student debt.
Strayer University - South Carolina ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the small city of Greenville, Strayer University - South Carolina is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Strayer University - South Carolina are $13,515 a year. On average, IS graduates from Strayer University - South Carolina take out $41,551 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Strayer University - District of Columbia landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree information science programs. Strayer University - District of Columbia is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Washington.
Strayer University - District of Columbia undergraduate students pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees each year. On average, IS graduates from Strayer University - District of Columbia take out $41,551 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Full Information Science at Strayer University - District of Columbia Report
Strayer University - Georgia came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Atlanta, Strayer University - Georgia is a private for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Strayer University - Georgia are $13,515 a year. On average, IS graduates from Strayer University - Georgia take out $41,551 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Full Information Science at Strayer University - Georgia Report
Bemidji State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Bemidji State University is a small public school located in the town of Bemidji.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Bemidji State University are $9,806 a year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Bemidji State University is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
Read full report on Information Science at Bemidji State University
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great value schools for Information Science students seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Information Science Bachelor's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Strayer University - Alabama | Birmingham, AL |
| 24 | Fort Hays State University | Hays, KS |
| 25 | Strayer University - Global Region | Washington, DC |
| 26 | Strayer University - Tennessee | Memphis, TN |
| 27 | Strayer University - Florida | Tampa, FL |
| 27 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | Slippery Rock, PA |
| 29 | Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI |
| 30 | James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA |
Information Science by Region
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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 25 schools only.
- 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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