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.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for 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 information science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Clemson University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in information science. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. About 30 information science degrees were awarded at Clemson University in the most recent year. Students who receive their information science degree from Clemson University earn around $76,549 in the first couple years of their career. Clemson University graduates carry a median of $25,964 in student loans.
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Furman University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best information science schools. Furman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Greenville. Furman University graduates 79% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 information science students who graduated with this degree at Furman University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from Furman University generally make around $36,520. Furman University graduates carry a median of $23,764 in student loans.
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College Of Charleston is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in information science, ranking #3. This large public university is located in the city of Charleston. College Of Charleston graduates 66% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 information science students who graduated with this degree at College Of Charleston in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from College Of Charleston generally make around $63,069. Typical student debt for the program is $22,591.
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Students looking for a strong information science program will find one at University Of South Carolina Columbia, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public institution. About 79% of students finish within six years. University Of South Carolina Columbia awarded about 39 information science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information science degree from University Of South Carolina Columbia earn around $53,623 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,537 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #5 makes Coastal Carolina University one of the top schools for information science. Located in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a large public university. Coastal Carolina University graduates 48% of students within six years. About 10 information science degrees were awarded at Coastal Carolina University in the most recent year. Information Science graduates of Coastal Carolina University earn a median of $31,322 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,336.
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University Of South Carolina Upstate ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best information science schools. Located in the suburb of Spartanburg, University Of South Carolina Upstate is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of South Carolina Upstate awarded about 23 information science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Upstate generally make around $48,664. Students borrow a median of $28,000 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 6 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.
