2023 Most Popular Information Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Information Science Doctor'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. 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Information Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Information Science program at each school on the list.
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 Information Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for IS majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Most Popular Great Lakes Region Schools for a Doctorate in Information Science
Our analysis found University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to be the most popular school for information science students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 15 students majoring in IS at UIUC, 40% are male and 60% are female.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a great place for information science students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public school with a very large student population.
About 29% of the students majoring in IS at the school are women while 71% are male.
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Out of the 3 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Milwaukee, UWM is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 3 students majoring in IS at UWM, 67% are male and 33% are female.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 493 |
| Ohio | 275 |
| Illinois | 799 |
| Indiana | 280 |
| Wisconsin | 255 |
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 3 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.