2023 Most Popular Information Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Information Science Undergraduate Certificate 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Information Science Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Information Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Ivy Tech Community College the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for information science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 141 students majoring in IS at Ivy Tech Community College, 80% are male and 20% are female.
The average amount in student loans that IS majors at Ivy Tech Community College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $18,084.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Lake Land College is a great place for information science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the distant town of Mattoon, Lake Land College is a public college with a small student population.
Of the 3 students majoring in IS at Lake Land College, 33% are male and 67% are female.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Eastern Gateway Community College is a great place for information science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Eastern Gateway Community College is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Steubenville.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ohio Dominican University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Information Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large city of Columbus, ODU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J Daley College is a great place for information science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Chicago, Richard J Daley College is a public school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Information Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large city of Chicago, Harold Washington College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College is a great place for information science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Malcolm X College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Chicago.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Information Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Wilbur Wright College is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Chicago.
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Out of the 14 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Shawnee Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the remote area of Ullin, Shawnee Community College is a public college with a small student population.
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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at City Colleges of Chicago - Olive-Harvey College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular information science schools in the Great Lakes Region . Olive-Harvey College is a small public school located in the city of Chicago.
Request InformationBest Information Science Colleges by State
Explore the best 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 |
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 14 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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