General Information Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general information science programs.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general information science students pursuing a degree.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general information science degrees they offer, see the list below.
George Mason University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general information science. George Mason University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 69 general information science degrees were awarded at George Mason University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general information science degree from George Mason University earn around $63,131 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #2 makes James Madison University one of the top schools for general information science. This very large public university is located in the city of Harrisonburg. James Madison University graduates 80% of students within six years. James Madison University awarded about 146 general information science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general information science program make about $80,173 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,025 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong general information science program will find one at Virginia Commonwealth University, which ranked #3. Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public school located in the city of Richmond. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Virginia Commonwealth University awarded about 164 general information science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general information science degree from Virginia Commonwealth University earn around $62,116 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,364 to complete this degree.
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Christopher Newport University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general information science, landing the #4 spot this year. Christopher Newport University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Newport News. Christopher Newport University graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 25 general information science students who graduated with this degree at Christopher Newport University in the most recent data year. General Information Science graduates of Christopher Newport University earn a median of $58,550 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong general information science program will find one at Strayer University Virginia, which ranked #5. This mid-sized private for-profit university is located in the city of Arlington. About 19% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 29 general information science students who graduated with this degree at Strayer University Virginia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general information science program make about $71,520 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $53,250 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 16 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.
