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2023 Most Popular Online Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

16 Colleges
$58,870 Avg Salary
$26,542 Avg Student Debt

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. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Online Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 16 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular online programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Check out the online IS programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Middle Atlantic Region .

Our 2023 rankings named University of Maryland Global Campus the most popular online school in the Middle Atlantic Region for information science students. Located in the large suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that IS majors at UMGC take out is $22,507.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Strayer University - Global Region. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Strayer University - Global Region is a large private for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.

After completing their degree, IS graduates from Strayer University - Global Region carry an average student debtload of $51,351.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Niagara County Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the rural area of Sanborn, Niagara County Community College is a public school with a small student population.

IS majors at Niagara County Community College take out an average of $14,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Out of the 16 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Strayer University - Pennsylvania landed the # 4 spot on the list. Strayer University - Pennsylvania is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Trevose.

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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The excellent online programs at Strayer University - Maryland helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best information science schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Strayer University - Maryland is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Suitland.

On average, IS graduates from Strayer University - Maryland take out $51,351 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#6

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins University 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 large city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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Bucks County Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best information science programs. Bucks County Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Newtown.

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#8

Clinton Community College

Plattsburgh, NY

Clinton Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for information science students. It came in at #8 on the list. Clinton Community College is a small public school located in the distant town of Plattsburgh.

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Strayer University - New Jersey ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Cherry Hill, Strayer University - New Jersey is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

After completing their degree, IS graduates from Strayer University - New Jersey carry an average student debtload of $51,351.

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Strayer University - District of Columbia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for information science students. It came in at #10 on the list. Strayer University - District of Columbia is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Washington.

On average, IS graduates from Strayer University - District of Columbia take out $51,351 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Explore the most popular online information science schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
Maryland 3,677
Pennsylvania 1,560
New York 2,210
New Jersey 856
District of Columbia 180
Delaware 32

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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 16 schools only.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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