2023 Most Popular Information Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Information Science Doctor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, information science was ranked #57 in the country. In fact 18,325 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Information Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in the Southwest 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 Southwest Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for IS majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Most Popular Southwest Region Schools for a Doctorate in Information Science
Our analysis found University of North Texas to be the most popular school for information science students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Denton, UNT is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 57% of the IS majors at the school.
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Out of the 5 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 25% of the IS majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Baylor University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Information Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Baylor is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Waco.
About 50% of the students majoring in IS at the school are women while 50% are male.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at The University of Texas at Austin helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular information science schools in the Southwest Region . UT Austin is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular information science schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman, University of Oklahoma is a public college with a very large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 1,787 |
| Arizona | 24 |
| Oklahoma | 31 |
| New Mexico | 2 |
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.
Majors Related to IS
Information Science is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar 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 5 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.