2023 Best Value Information Science Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Information Science Master's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, information science was ranked #38 in the country. In fact 6,934 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Value Information Science Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 32 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best value master's degree programs for IS students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for IS majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top 10 Best Information Science Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Stevenson University the best value school in the Middle Atlantic Region for information science students working on their master’s degree. Located in the rural area of Stevenson, Stevenson is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Stevenson graduate students pay an average of $8,340 in tuition and fees each year.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Maryland Global Campus is a great value for information science students working on their master’s degree. UMGC is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Adelphi.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at UMGC are $12,132 a year.
Out of the 32 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Delaware landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Newark, UD is a public college with a fairly large student population.
UD graduate students pay an average of $18,128 in tuition and fees each year.
In addition to its great value ranking, UD is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Loyola University Maryland. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Loyola Maryland is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Loyola Maryland are $18,600 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Loyola Maryland also is in the top 15% of our Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Maryland - Baltimore County. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. UMBC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Baltimore.
UMBC graduate students pay an average of $23,580 in tuition and fees each year.
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree information science programs. Located in the large suburb of Teaneck, FDU is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at FDU are $10,722 per year.
George Washington University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. GWU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at GWU are $32,904 a year.
GWU excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
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New Jersey Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for information science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. NJIT is a fairly large public school located in the city of Newark.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at NJIT are $34,760 a year.
NJIT also claimed a spot on our Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
With a ranking of #9, University of Maryland - College Park did quite well on this year’s best value schools for information science students working on their master’s degree. UMCP is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park.
UMCP graduate students pay an average of $35,755 in tuition and fees each year.
UMCP also claimed a spot on our Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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Strayer University - Maryland ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Suitland, Strayer University - Maryland is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Strayer University - Maryland graduate students pay an average of $15,135 in tuition and fees each year.
Best Information Science Colleges by State
Explore the best information science colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 627 |
| Pennsylvania | 409 |
| Maryland | 833 |
| New Jersey | 275 |
| District of Columbia | 137 |
| Delaware | 31 |
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Information Science Related Majors for IS
One of 9 majors within the area of study, information science has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to IS
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 20,748 |
| Computer Science | 15,813 |
| Information Technology | 10,754 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 4,047 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 817 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 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.
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