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2023 Best Information Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

45 Colleges
$52,942 Avg Salary
$30,237 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Information Science Bachelor's Degree School for You

With 18,325 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, information science is the #4 most popular major in the United States.

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Information Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 45 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for computer science students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for IS majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top 10 Best Information Science Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

Our analysis found James Madison University to be the best school for information science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . JMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg.

On average, IS graduates from JMU take out $21,756 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $244, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Out of the 45 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Clemson University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Clemson is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Clemson.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.

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Out of the 45 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida Institute of Technology - Online landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Melbourne, Florida Institute of Technology - Online is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, IS graduates from Florida Institute of Technology - Online take out $43,037 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Information Science at Florida Institute of Technology - Online Report

#5

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Southern University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public school with a fairly large student population.

IS majors at GaSou take out an average of $29,064 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $119.

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Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for information science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, IS graduates from VCU take out $25,218 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $213.

Read full report on Information Science at Virginia Commonwealth University

University of North Carolina at Greensboro ranked #7 on this year’s Best Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNC Greensboro is a large public school located in the large city of Greensboro.

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#8

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for information science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Newport News, CNU is a public school with a small student population.

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Strayer University - North Carolina did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for information science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Morrisville, Strayer University - North Carolina is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, IS majors at Strayer University - North Carolina accumulate an average of around $41,551 in student debt.

Full Information Science at Strayer University - North Carolina Report

#10

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA

University of North Georgia landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree information science programs. UNG is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Dahlonega.

On average, IS graduates from UNG take out $19,227 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Information Science at University of North Georgia Report

Best Information Science Colleges by State

Explore the best information science colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Louisiana 126
West Virginia 60
Georgia 413
Tennessee 11
North Carolina 224
Mississippi 1
Virginia 532
Arkansas 71
Alabama 76
Florida 404
South Carolina 117
Kentucky 106

Information Science is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

IS Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Information Science 18,325

Majors Similar to IS

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to The Opte Project.

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