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2024 Best General Information Science Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

28 Colleges in the Southeast Region
551 Master's Degrees
Ranked #29 in popularity, general information science is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 28 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of general information science. Combined, these schools handed out 551 master's degrees in general information science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Information Science School for Your Master's Degree

Best General Information Science Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region Your choice of general information science for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general information science students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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The information science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General Information Science Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study General Information Science in the Southeast Region

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general information science.

10 Top Southeast Region Schools for a Master's in Information Science

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
36 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill if you wish to pursue a master's degree in general information science. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general information science from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat George Mason University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in general information science. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general information science from George Mason University

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
15 Annual Graduates

Virginia Commonwealth University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in general information science. VCU is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Richmond.More information about a master’s in general information science from Virginia Commonwealth University

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
108 Annual Graduates

Florida State University is a wonderful option for students interested in a master's degree in general information science. Florida State is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee.More information about a master’s in general information science from Florida State University

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale, NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general information science from Nova Southeastern University

6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
20 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general information science from University of South Florida - Main Campus

7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
22 Annual Graduates

KSU Georgia is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Kennesaw.More information about a master’s in general information science from Kennesaw State University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
15 Annual Graduates

Harding is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Searcy.More information about a master’s in general information science from Harding University

9
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
49 Annual Graduates

Strayer University - Virginia is a small private for-profit university located in the midsize city of Arlington.More information about a master’s in general information science from Strayer University - Virginia

10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
36 Annual Graduates

UAB is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.More information about a master’s in general information science from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Best General Information Science Colleges by State

Explore the best general information science colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 422 207
Georgia 370 45
North Carolina 334 87
Virginia 331 92
Tennessee 313 5
Kentucky 268 18
South Carolina 260 1
Alabama 258 40
Louisiana 250 21
Mississippi 243 0
Arkansas 187 23
West Virginia 164 12

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