Doctor’s Degrees in General Information Science
Featured General Information Science Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Computer Information Systems
Use technology to drive crucial business strategies with the online BS in Computer Information Systems program at Southern New Hampshire University.
AS in Information Technologies
Gain the specialized knowledge and critical-thinking skills required to begin a career in tech with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Information Technologies
Gain a well-rounded education while preparing for a career in IT with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Featured General Information Science Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Computer Information Systems
Use technology to drive crucial business strategies with the online BS in Computer Information Systems program at Southern New Hampshire University.
AS in Information Technologies
Gain the specialized knowledge and critical-thinking skills required to begin a career in tech with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Information Technologies
Gain a well-rounded education while preparing for a career in IT with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Information Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 186 people earned their doctor's degree in information science. This earns it the #94 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in information science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 8,428 |
| Graduate Certificate | 327 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 186 |
Earnings of Information Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for information science majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in information science. About 55.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 83 |
| Women | 103 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of information science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 50 |
| International Students | 75 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
Most Popular Information Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 33 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in information science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Nova Southeastern University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for information science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in information science from NUS Florida. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in information science from Penn State University Park.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in information science. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in information science from UIUC. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Texas is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in information science. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in information science from UNT. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
Claremont Graduate University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in information science. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in information science from Claremont Graduate University. Of these students, 56% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in information science from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in information science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in information science from Georgia Tech. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in information science. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in information science from UW Seattle. Of these students, 50% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - Baltimore County. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in information science from UMBC. About 38% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in information science. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in information science from UMCP. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in information science. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in information science from U-M. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
Robert Morris University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in information science. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in information science from RMU. Of these students, 38% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Drexel University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in information science. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in information science from Drexel. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arizona comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in information science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in information science from University of Arizona.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in information science. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in information science from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Florida State University. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in information science from Florida State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University at Albany comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in information science. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in information science from UAlbany.
The 14th most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in information science from Pitt.
University of California - Berkeley is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in information science. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in information science from UC Berkeley. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Naval Postgraduate School. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in information science from Naval Postgraduate School. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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AS in Information Technologies
Gain the specialized knowledge and critical-thinking skills required to begin a career in tech with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Information Technologies
Gain a well-rounded education while preparing for a career in IT with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Information Technologies
Build the digital know-how required to become a leader in technology with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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