2023 Best Value Information Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
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.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Information Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 46 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region 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.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Featured IS 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.
Top 10 Best Information Science Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Maryland Global Campus to be the best value school for information science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . UMGC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Adelphi.
UMGC undergraduate students pay an average of $12,336 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, IS majors at UMGC accumulate an average of around $24,611 in student debt.
UMGC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Strayer University - Pennsylvania helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value information science schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large suburb of Trevose, Strayer University - Pennsylvania 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 - Pennsylvania are $13,515 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, IS graduates from Strayer University - Pennsylvania carry an average student debtload of $41,551.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Strayer University - New Jersey helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value information science schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Strayer University - New Jersey is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Cherry Hill.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Strayer University - New Jersey are $13,515 a year. On average, IS graduates from Strayer University - New Jersey take out $41,551 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Strayer University - Maryland. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Suitland, Strayer University - Maryland is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Strayer University - Maryland undergraduate students pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, IS graduates from Strayer University - Maryland carry an average student debtload of $41,551.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Strayer University - Delaware is a great value for information science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Strayer University - Delaware is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Newark.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Strayer University - Delaware are $13,515 per year. The average amount in student loans that IS majors at Strayer University - Delaware take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $41,551.
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Strayer University - District of Columbia 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 #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Washington, Strayer University - District of Columbia is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Strayer University - District of Columbia undergraduate students pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that IS majors at Strayer University - District of Columbia take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $41,551.
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Strayer University - Global Region 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 #7 on the list. Located in the large city of Washington, Strayer University - Global Region is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Strayer University - Global Region undergraduate students pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that IS majors at Strayer University - Global Region take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $41,551.
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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
SRU undergraduate students pay an average of $14,615 in tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #9, Salisbury University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for information science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Salisbury undergraduate students pay an average of $20,458 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that IS majors at Salisbury take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,873. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $514.
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Baruch College 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. Baruch is a fairly large public school located in the city of New York.
Baruch undergraduate students pay an average of $15,414 in tuition and fees each year. IS majors at Baruch take out an average of $15,388 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Request InformationBest Information Science Colleges by State
Explore the best information science colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Pennsylvania | 1,560 |
New York | 2,210 |
Maryland | 3,677 |
New Jersey | 856 |
District of Columbia | 180 |
Delaware | 32 |
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Other Related IS 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.
Information Science Related Majors for IS
One of 10 majors within the area of study, information science has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to IS
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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.
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