General Information Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general information science programs.
College Factual analyzed 44 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best general information science schools.
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No school ranked higher than George Mason University this year for general information science. Set in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public institution. George Mason University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 127 general information science students who graduated with this degree at George Mason University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general information science program make about $63,131 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,529.
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A rank of #2 makes James Madison University one of the top schools for general information science. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public university. About 80% of students finish within six years. About 135 general information science degrees were awarded at James Madison University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general information science degree from James Madison University earn around $80,173 in the first couple years of their career. James Madison University graduates carry a median of $21,025 in student loans.
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A rank of #3 makes University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill one of the top schools for general information science. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill awarded about 216 general information science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general information science degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill generally make around $72,104. Typical student debt for the program is $13,294.
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Clemson University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general information science, ranking #4. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. About 87% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 30 general information science students who graduated with this degree at Clemson University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general information science degree from Clemson University earn around $76,549 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,964.
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Furman University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general information science, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Greenville, Furman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 general information science students who graduated with this degree at Furman University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general information science degree from Furman University earn around $36,520 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,764.
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The University Of Tennessee earned the #6 position for general information science this year. The University Of Tennessee is a very large public school located in the city of Knoxville. About 74% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 75 general information science students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Tennessee in the most recent data year. General Information Science graduates of The University Of Tennessee earn a median of $49,826 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,859.
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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best general information science schools. Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public school located in the city of Richmond. Virginia Commonwealth University graduates 63% of students within six years. About 199 general information science degrees were awarded at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general information science degree recipients from Virginia Commonwealth University generally make around $62,116. Students borrow a median of $24,364 to complete this degree.
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College Of Charleston came in at #8 for general information science this year. College Of Charleston is a large public school located in the city of Charleston. About 66% of students finish within six years. College Of Charleston awarded about 22 general information science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general information science degree from College Of Charleston earn around $63,069 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,591.
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University Of South Carolina Columbia came in at #9 for general information science this year. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. About 79% of students finish within six years. About 39 general information science degrees were awarded at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent year. Students who receive their general information science degree from University Of South Carolina Columbia earn around $53,623 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,537 to complete this degree.
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University Of South Florida Main Campus landed the #10 spot for general information science this year. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa. University Of South Florida Main Campus graduates 77% of students within six years. University Of South Florida Main Campus awarded about 280 general information science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general information science degree from University Of South Florida Main Campus earn around $72,247 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,829 to complete this degree.
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University Of The Cumberlands placed #11 among the best general information science schools. Set in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 363 general information science students who graduated with this degree at University Of The Cumberlands in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general information science program make about $50,547 in their early career. University Of The Cumberlands graduates carry a median of $22,868 in student loans.
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Harding University came in at #12 for general information science this year. Set in the town of Searcy, Harding University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Harding University graduates 69% of students within six years. About 33 general information science degrees were awarded at Harding University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general information science program make about $53,629 in their early career. Harding University graduates carry a median of $26,715 in student loans.
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Christopher Newport University placed #13 among the best general information science schools. Set in the city of Newport News, Christopher Newport University is a mid-sized public institution. Christopher Newport University graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 general information science students who graduated with this degree at Christopher Newport University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general information science degree from Christopher Newport University earn around $58,550 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000.
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University Of North Florida came in at #14 for general information science this year. Set in the city of Jacksonville, University Of North Florida is a large public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 14 general information science degrees were awarded at University Of North Florida in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general information science degree recipients from University Of North Florida generally make around $49,208. Students borrow a median of $18,523 to complete this degree.
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Florida State University earned the #15 position for general information science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Tallahassee. Florida State University graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 115 general information science students who graduated with this degree at Florida State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general information science degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $48,254. Students borrow a median of $20,488 to complete this degree.
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University Of Kentucky came in at #16 for general information science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Lexington. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. University Of Kentucky awarded about 66 general information science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general information science degree recipients from University Of Kentucky generally make around $49,165. University Of Kentucky graduates carry a median of $26,026 in student loans.
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Kennesaw State University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best general information science schools. Set in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public institution. Kennesaw State University graduates 52% of students within six years. Kennesaw State University awarded about 220 general information science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general information science degree recipients from Kennesaw State University generally make around $63,986. Typical student debt for the program is $25,750.
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University Of Alabama At Birmingham placed #18 among the best general information science schools. University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a very large public school located in the city of Birmingham. University Of Alabama At Birmingham graduates 64% of students within six years. University Of Alabama At Birmingham awarded about 66 general information science degrees in the most recent data year. General Information Science graduates of University Of Alabama At Birmingham earn a median of $55,413 early in their careers. University Of Alabama At Birmingham graduates carry a median of $26,162 in student loans.
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University Of North Georgia landed the #19 spot for general information science this year. Set in the town of Dahlonega, University Of North Georgia is a very large public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 24 general information science degrees were awarded at University Of North Georgia in the most recent year. Students who receive their general information science degree from University Of North Georgia earn around $50,539 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,815.
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University Of North Carolina At Greensboro placed #20 among the best general information science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Greensboro. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 16 general information science degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Greensboro in the most recent year. Graduates of the general information science program make about $42,595 in their early career. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro graduates carry a median of $24,977 in student loans.
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Potomac State College Of West Virginia University came in at #21 for general information science this year. This small public university is located in the town of Keyser. There were roughly 11 general information science students who graduated with this degree at Potomac State College Of West Virginia University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general information science program make about $42,670 in their early career. Potomac State College Of West Virginia University graduates carry a median of $19,858 in student loans.
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Northwest Mississippi Community College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best general information science schools. Set in the town of Senatobia, Northwest Mississippi Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 11 general information science students who graduated with this degree at Northwest Mississippi Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general information science program make about $35,001 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,990 to complete this degree.
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Nova Southeastern University landed the #23 spot for general information science this year. Set in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 22 general information science students who graduated with this degree at Nova Southeastern University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general information science degree from Nova Southeastern University earn around $74,687 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,021 to complete this degree.
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University Of Arkansas At Little Rock came in at #24 for general information science this year. This large public university is located in the city of Little Rock. About 37% of students finish within six years. University Of Arkansas At Little Rock awarded about 57 general information science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general information science program make about $48,964 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000.
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Jacksonville State University earned the #25 position for general information science this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Jacksonville. Jacksonville State University graduates 55% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 general information science students who graduated with this degree at Jacksonville State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general information science program make about $45,361 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,751.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 44 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.