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2023 Most Popular Information Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

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

Finding the Best Information Science Bachelor'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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Information Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 17 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Information Science program at each school on the list.

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

Our 2023 rankings named University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus the most popular school in Pennsylvania for information science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 28% of the IS majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that IS majors at Pitt take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,102. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $408, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Drexel University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular information science schools in Pennsylvania. Drexel is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

About 29% of the students majoring in IS at the school are women while 71% are male.

The average amount in student loans that IS majors at Drexel take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,239.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the suburb of Johnstown, Pitt Johnstown is a public college with a small student population.

About 29% of the students majoring in IS at the school are women while 71% are male.

On average, IS graduates from Pitt Johnstown take out $26,102 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $408, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Out of the 17 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Strayer University - Pennsylvania landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Trevose, Strayer University - Pennsylvania is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

About 53% of the students majoring in IS at the school are women while 47% are male.

On average, IS graduates from Strayer University - Pennsylvania take out $41,551 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 12 students majoring in IS at SRU, 75% are male and 25% are female.

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With a ranking of #6, Clarion University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for information science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Clarion, Clarion University is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 9 students majoring in IS at Clarion University, 67% are male and 33% are female.

The average amount in student loans that IS majors at Clarion University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,423.

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#7

Albright College

Reading, PA

Albright College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree information science programs. Located in the city of Reading, Albright is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 8 students majoring in IS at Albright, 63% are male and 38% are female.

On average, IS graduates from Albright take out $39,356 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#8

Thiel College

Greenville, PA

With a ranking of #8, Thiel College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for information science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the fringe town of Greenville, Thiel College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 20% of the IS majors at the school.

Full Information Science at Thiel College Report

#8

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, PA

Elizabethtown College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large suburb of Elizabethtown, Etown is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 20% of the IS majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, IS majors at Etown accumulate an average of around $30,801 in student debt.

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#10

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA

With a ranking of #10, Thomas Jefferson University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for information science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

Women make up 25% of the IS majors at the school.

On average, IS graduates from Thomas Jefferson University take out $37,592 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Best Information Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 17 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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