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2023 Best Information Science Schools in Pennsylvania

8 Colleges
$57,660 Avg Salary
$27,562 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Information Science 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Information Science Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Information Science Schools in Pennsylvania

The following schools top our list of the Best Information Science Colleges.

Top Pennsylvania Schools 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 degree in Pennsylvania. Drexel is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.

The average amount in student loans that IS majors at Drexel take out is $29,334.

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The excellent programs at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best information science schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public college with a very large student population.

IS majors at Pitt take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $408, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Chester University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Information Science Schools in Pennsylvania list. WCUPA is a large public school located in the large suburb of West Chester.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Information Science Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the small suburb of Johnstown, Pitt Johnstown is a public school with a small student population.

IS majors at Pitt Johnstown take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $408, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Robert Morris University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Information Science Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large suburb of Moon Township, RMU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, IS graduates from RMU take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Strayer University - Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for information science students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of Trevose, Strayer University - Pennsylvania is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, IS majors at Strayer University - Pennsylvania accumulate an average of around $51,351 in student debt.

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best information science programs. Located in the distant town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, IS majors at SRU accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #8, Clarion University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s best schools for information science students. Located in the town of Clarion, Clarion University is a public college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that IS majors at Clarion University take out is $27,979.

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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 8 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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