2023 Most Popular Online Information Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Most Popular Online Information Science 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. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Most Popular Online Information Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 13 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular online programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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.
2023 Most Popular Online Information Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Check out the online IS programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Great Lakes Region .
Top 10 Most Popular Online Information Science Schools
Our analysis found Eastern Gateway Community College to be the most popular school for information science students who want to pursue an online degree in the Great Lakes Region . Eastern Gateway Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Steubenville.
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The excellent online programs at Cuyahoga Community College District helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best information science schools in the Great Lakes Region . Cuyahoga Community College District is a large public school located in the city of Cleveland.
The average amount in student loans that IS majors at Cuyahoga Community College District take out is $16,073.
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Out of the 13 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Milwaukee, UWM Flexible Option is a public college with a fairly small student population.
On average, IS graduates from UWM Flexible Option take out $28,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $129.
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Out of the 13 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwood University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Midland, Northwood 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 McKendree University is a great place for information science students pursuing an online degree. McKendree is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lebanon.
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With a ranking of #6, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis did quite well on this year’s best schools for information science students. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Purdue University Global did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for information science students. It came in at #7 on the list. Purdue University Global is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.
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With a ranking of #8, Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses did quite well on this year’s best schools for information science students. Trine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Wayne.
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Marquette University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for information science students. It came in at #8 on the list. Marquette is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee.
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Davenport University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Information Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Davenport University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Grand Rapids.
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Request InformationMost Popular Online Information Science Colleges by State
Explore the most popular online information science schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 493 |
| Ohio | 275 |
| Illinois | 799 |
| Indiana | 280 |
| Wisconsin | 255 |
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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
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 13 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.