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2022 Best Information Science Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

3 Colleges
$116,100 Avg Salary
$61,784 Avg Student Debt

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

Out of the majors we analyze each year, information science was ranked 2nd in Pennsylvania. In fact, 1,710 were awarded in the state in <nil>.

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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2022 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 2022 rankings named Drexel University the best school in Pennsylvania for information science students working on their doctor’s degree. Drexel is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

Full Information Science at Drexel University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Information Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public college with a very large student population.

Full Information Science at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Report

#3

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Robert Morris University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Information Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large suburb of Moon Township, RMU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Information Science at Robert Morris University Report

Best Information Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 754
Maryland 3,238
New York 2,223
District of Columbia 155
Delaware 20

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 18,368

Majors Similar to IS

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 81,384
Computer Science 53,722
Information Technology 38,958
Computer Systems Networking 14,814
Computer Software & Applications 13,180

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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