Informatics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for informatics students pursuing a degree.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall informatics education in the New England Region.
Clark University tops our 2026 ranking of the best informatics schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Worcester. Clark University graduates 77% of students within six years. Clark University awarded about 126 informatics degrees in the most recent data year. Informatics graduates of Clark University earn a median of $43,257 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,153 to complete this degree.
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Northeastern University Global Network came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best informatics schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. About 111 informatics degrees were awarded at Northeastern University Global Network in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, informatics degree recipients from Northeastern University Global Network generally make around $117,357. Students borrow a median of $23,001 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong informatics program will find one at University Of Massachusetts Amherst, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. University Of Massachusetts Amherst awarded about 41 informatics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the informatics program make about $53,543 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,234.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.
- 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 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).
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