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