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2023 Most Popular Information Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

17 Colleges
$52,942 Avg Salary
$30,237 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Information Science Bachelor's Degree School for You

Information Science is the #33 most popular major in Pennsylvania with 1,560 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Information Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Pennsylvania to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Information Science program at each school on the list.

Check out the IS bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Pennsylvania.

Our 2023 rankings named University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus the most popular school in Pennsylvania for information science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 90 students majoring in IS at Pitt, 72% are male and 28% are female.

The average amount in student loans that IS majors at Pitt take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,102. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $408, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Drexel University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Drexel is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

Women make up 29% of the IS majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that IS majors at Drexel take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,239.

Full Information Science at Drexel University Report

Out of the 17 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small suburb of Johnstown, Pitt Johnstown is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 29% of the IS majors at the school.

On average, IS graduates from Pitt Johnstown take out $26,102 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $408, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Read full report on Information Science at University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Strayer University - Pennsylvania is a great place for information science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Trevose, Strayer University - Pennsylvania is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 53% of the IS majors at the school.

On average, IS graduates from Strayer University - Pennsylvania take out $41,551 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Information Science at Strayer University - Pennsylvania Report

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular information science schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the distant town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

About 25% of the students majoring in IS at the school are women while 75% are male.

Full Information Science at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Report

Clarion University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for information science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the town of Clarion, Clarion University is a public college with a small student population.

About 33% of the students majoring in IS at the school are women while 67% are male.

The average amount in student loans that IS majors at Clarion University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,423.

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#7

Albright College

Reading, PA

With a ranking of #7, Albright College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for information science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Reading, Albright is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 38% of the students majoring in IS at the school are women while 63% are male.

On average, IS graduates from Albright take out $39,356 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#8

Thiel College

Greenville, PA

Thiel College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the town of Greenville, Thiel College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 5 students majoring in IS at Thiel College, 80% are male and 20% are female.

Full Information Science at Thiel College Report

#8

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, PA

Elizabethtown College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree information science programs. Located in the large suburb of Elizabethtown, Etown is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 5 students majoring in IS at Etown, 80% are male and 20% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, IS majors at Etown accumulate an average of around $30,801 in student debt.

Full Information Science at Elizabethtown College Report

#10

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA

Thomas Jefferson University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

Of the 4 students majoring in IS at Thomas Jefferson University, 75% are male and 25% are female.

On average, IS graduates from Thomas Jefferson University take out $37,592 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Read full report on Information Science at Thomas Jefferson University

Best Information Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 2,210
Maryland 3,677
New Jersey 856
District of Columbia 180
Delaware 32

One of 10 majors within the area of study, information science has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 17 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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