2023 Most Popular Information Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic 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. 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.
The Most Popular Information Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which doctor'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.
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 Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Information Science Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Information Science Doctor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Rutgers University - New Brunswick to be the most popular school for information science students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the small city of New Brunswick.
Of the 13 students majoring in IS at Rutgers New Brunswick, 23% are male and 77% are female.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Maryland - College Park is a great place for information science students working on their doctor’s degree. UMCP is a very large public school located in the large suburb of College Park.
About 88% of the students majoring in IS at the school are women while 13% are male.
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Out of the 10 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - Baltimore County landed the # 2 spot on the list. UMBC is a large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore.
About 25% of the students majoring in IS at the school are women while 75% are male.
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Out of the 10 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Robert Morris University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Moon Township, RMU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 7 students majoring in IS at RMU, 43% are male and 57% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Drexel University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Information Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Drexel is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.
About 50% of the students majoring in IS at the school are women while 50% are male.
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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Information Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 4 students majoring in IS at Pitt, 75% are male and 25% are female.
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With a ranking of #6, University at Albany did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for information science students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Albany, UAlbany is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 4 students majoring in IS at UAlbany, 75% are male and 25% are female.
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LIU Post came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Information Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Brookville, LIU Post is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 3 students majoring in IS at LIU Post, 67% are male and 33% are female.
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New Jersey Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for information science students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. NJIT is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Newark.
Women make up 33% of the IS majors at the school.
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Syracuse University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Information Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Request InformationBest Information Science Colleges by State
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1,560 |
| New York | 2,210 |
| Maryland | 3,677 |
| New Jersey | 856 |
| District of Columbia | 180 |
| Delaware | 32 |
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 10 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.