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2023 Best Information Science Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

3 Colleges
$123,162 Avg Salary

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

Out of the majors we analyze each year, information science was ranked 3rd in Pennsylvania. In fact, 1,560 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Information Science Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Pennsylvania to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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.

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2023 Best Information Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

Check out the IS doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Doctorate in Information Science

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Our analysis found Drexel University to be the best school for information science students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Pennsylvania. Drexel is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.

Read full report on Information Science at Drexel University

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Information Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on Information Science at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

#3

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA

Out of the 3 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Robert Morris University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Moon Township, RMU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Read full report on Information Science at Robert Morris University

Best Information Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Information Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Maryland 3,677
New York 2,210
New Jersey 856
District of Columbia 180
Delaware 32

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, information science has other similar majors worth exploring.

IS Concentrations

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 3 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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