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 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 22 schools to find the best for information science students.
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See the highest-ranked information science schools offering a associate’s degree below.
Leading the list is University Of Massachusetts Lowell, our #1 school for information science. Set in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 information science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Lowell in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Lowell generally make around $52,706. Typical student debt for the program is $17,355.
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Prince Georges Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best information science schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Largo. Prince Georges Community College awarded about 109 information science degrees in the most recent data year. Information Science graduates of Prince Georges Community College earn a median of $56,960 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,949 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong information science program will find one at Bunker Hill Community College, which ranked #3. This large public university is located in the city of Boston. About 45 information science degrees were awarded at Bunker Hill Community College in the most recent year. Information Science graduates of Bunker Hill Community College earn a median of $51,782 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,893.
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Rockland Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best information science schools. Located in the suburb of Suffern, Rockland Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 21 information science students who graduated with this degree at Rockland Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information science program make about $41,799 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,167 to complete this degree.
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Hudson Valley Community College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best information science schools. Located in the city of Troy, Hudson Valley Community College is a large public university. About 61 information science degrees were awarded at Hudson Valley Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from Hudson Valley Community College generally make around $38,906. Hudson Valley Community College graduates carry a median of $8,942 in student loans.
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Suny Westchester Community College placed #6 among the best information science schools. Suny Westchester Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Valhalla. Suny Westchester Community College awarded about 12 information science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information science program make about $57,520 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,764.
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Ivy Tech Community College landed the #7 spot for information science this year. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public institution. Ivy Tech Community College awarded about 196 information science degrees in the most recent data year. Information Science graduates of Ivy Tech Community College earn a median of $54,649 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,475.
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Onondaga Community College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best information science schools. Located in the suburb of Syracuse, Onondaga Community College is a large public university. Onondaga Community College awarded about 22 information science degrees in the most recent data year. Information Science graduates of Onondaga Community College earn a median of $31,342 early in their careers. Onondaga Community College graduates carry a median of $11,555 in student loans.
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University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College came in at #9 for information science this year. Located in the suburb of Blue Ash, University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is a large public university. About 25 information science degrees were awarded at University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College in the most recent year. Students who receive their information science degree from University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College earn around $37,961 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,125 to complete this degree.
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Century College earned the #10 position for information science this year. Century College is a large public school located in the suburb of White Bear Lake. Century College awarded about 17 information science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from Century College generally make around $47,502. Students borrow a median of $21,332 to complete this degree.
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Cuyahoga Community College District came in at #11 for information science this year. Set in the city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College District is a very large public institution. About 16 information science degrees were awarded at Cuyahoga Community College District in the most recent year. Information Science graduates of Cuyahoga Community College District earn a median of $45,238 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,629.
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Potomac State College Of West Virginia University landed the #12 spot for information science this year. Set in the town of Keyser, Potomac State College Of West Virginia University is a small public institution. About 11 information science degrees were awarded at Potomac State College Of West Virginia University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from Potomac State College Of West Virginia University generally make around $42,670. Students borrow a median of $19,858 to complete this degree.
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Northwest Mississippi Community College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best information science schools. Set in the town of Senatobia, Northwest Mississippi Community College is a large public institution. Northwest Mississippi Community College awarded about 11 information science degrees in the most recent data year. Information Science graduates of Northwest Mississippi Community College earn a median of $35,001 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,990.
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North Central Texas College landed the #14 spot for information science this year. Located in the town of Gainesville, North Central Texas College is a large public university. There were roughly 22 information science students who graduated with this degree at North Central Texas College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information science degree from North Central Texas College earn around $43,536 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000.
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Niagara County Community College landed the #15 spot for information science this year. Located in the rural area of Sanborn, Niagara County Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 16 information science degrees were awarded at Niagara County Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the information science program make about $36,258 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,970 to complete this degree.
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Bossier Parish Community College placed #16 among the best information science schools. Bossier Parish Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bossier City. There were roughly 17 information science students who graduated with this degree at Bossier Parish Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information science degree from Bossier Parish Community College earn around $43,661 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,593.
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Broome Community College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best information science schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Binghamton. About 12 information science degrees were awarded at Broome Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their information science degree from Broome Community College earn around $41,560 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,830 to complete this degree.
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Clayton State University landed the #18 spot for information science this year. Clayton State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Morrow. Clayton State University graduates 40% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 information science students who graduated with this degree at Clayton State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from Clayton State University generally make around $43,702. Clayton State University graduates carry a median of $35,925 in student loans.
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Zane State College came in at #19 for information science this year. Set in the town of Zanesville, Zane State College is a mid-sized public institution. Zane State College awarded about 10 information science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from Zane State College generally make around $29,311. Typical student debt for the program is $7,668.
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Iti Technical College earned the #20 position for information science this year. Set in the suburb of Baton Rouge, Iti Technical College is a small private for-profit institution. There were roughly 28 information science students who graduated with this degree at Iti Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from Iti Technical College generally make around $39,046. Students borrow a median of $19,110 to complete this degree.
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Instituto Tecnologico De Puerto Rico Recinto De Manati earned the #21 position for information science this year. Located in the suburb of Manati, Instituto Tecnologico De Puerto Rico Recinto De Manati is a small public university. Instituto Tecnologico De Puerto Rico Recinto De Manati awarded about 22 information science degrees in the most recent data year.
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Instituto Tecnologico De Puerto Rico Recinto De Guayama ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best information science schools. This small public university is located in the city of Guayama. Instituto Tecnologico De Puerto Rico Recinto De Guayama awarded about 16 information science degrees in the most recent data year.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 22 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.
