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2023 Most Popular Information Science Schools in Pennsylvania

22 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Information Science Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 22 schools in Pennsylvania to see which programs were the most popular 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.

Check out the IS programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Pennsylvania.

Our analysis found University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus to be the most popular school for information science students who want to pursue a degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, IS majors at Pitt accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. 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 excellent programs at Drexel University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best information science schools in Pennsylvania. Drexel is a very 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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Out of the 22 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.

The average amount in student loans that IS majors at Strayer University - Pennsylvania take out is $51,351.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown is a great place for information science students. Located in the suburb of Johnstown, Pitt Johnstown is a public college with a small student population.

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

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The excellent programs at Bucks County Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best information science schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the rural area of Newtown, Bucks County Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Information Science Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the 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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#7

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA

With a ranking of #7, Robert Morris University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for information science students. Located in the suburb of Moon Township, RMU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that IS majors at RMU take out is $27,000.

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With a ranking of #7, Clarion University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for information science students. Located in the town of Clarion, Clarion University is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, IS graduates from Clarion University carry an average student debt load of $27,979.

Full Information Science at Clarion University of Pennsylvania Report

#9

Albright College

Reading, PA

Albright College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Information Science Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the small city of Reading, Albright is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#10

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, PA

With a ranking of #10, Elizabethtown College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for information science students. Located in the suburb of Elizabethtown, Etown is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Information Science Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Information Science Schools 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 22 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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