2026 Best Information Science Schools in Washington

Information Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools to find the best for information science students.

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• Best Information Science Schools in Washington

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Featured Information Science Programs

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BS in Computer Information Systems

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AS in Information Technologies

Gain the specialized knowledge and critical-thinking skills required to begin a career in tech with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.

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BA in Information Technologies

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Best Schools for Information Science in Washington

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall information science education in Washington.

Top Schools in Information Science

1

University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

283 Information Science Degrees Awarded

$114,662 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is University Of Washington Seattle Campus, our #1 school for information science. This very large public university is located in the city of Seattle. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 283 information science degrees were awarded at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $114,662. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates carry a median of $16,481 in student loans. More information about a degree in information science from University Of Washington Seattle Campus

2

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Information Science Degrees Awarded

$63,214 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong information science program will find one at Seattle University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Seattle, Seattle University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 16 information science students who graduated with this degree at Seattle University in the most recent data year. Information Science graduates of Seattle University earn a median of $63,214 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,289. Read more about the information science program at Seattle University

Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 4 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.