General Information Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools to find the best for general information science students.
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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.
Emporia State University tops our 2026 ranking of the best general information science schools. Located in the town of Emporia, Emporia State University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 general information science students who graduated with this degree at Emporia State University in the most recent data year. General Information Science graduates of Emporia State University earn a median of $48,438 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,237.
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Ottawa University Kansas City came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best general information science schools. Ottawa University Kansas City is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Overland Park. Ottawa University Kansas City awarded about 21 general information science degrees in the most recent data year. General Information Science graduates of Ottawa University Kansas City earn a median of $51,615 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $30,758.
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Fort Hays State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general information science, landing the #3 spot this year. This large public university is located in the town of Hays. About 46% of students finish within six years. About 48 general information science degrees were awarded at Fort Hays State University in the most recent year. General Information Science graduates of Fort Hays State University earn a median of $56,399 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,427.
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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 · 9 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.
