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Most Popular Online Information Science Schools

There are 40 schools that offer a degree in Information Science mostly online. Learn more about the most popular online schools below:

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for Information Science students. You’re no longer limited to schools in your local area, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.

The Most Popular Online Information Science Schools ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 40 schools in the United States to see which mostly-online Information Science programs were the most popular. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with mostly-online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for Information Science majors pursuing an online degree.

Our rankings named University of Maryland Global Campus the most popular online school in the U.S. for Information Science majors. Located in Adelphi, MD, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Information Science here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,259 people earned their degree in Information Science from this school. About 28% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $66,817. Full Information Science at University of Maryland Global Campus Report

Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Information Science majors. Located in Angola, IN, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,381 people earned their degree in Information Science from this school. About 22% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $52,025. Full Information Science at Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses Report

Eastern Gateway Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Information Science majors. Eastern Gateway Community College is a public school located in Steubenville, OH. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 279 people earned their degree in Information Science from this school. About 26% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $36,178. Read More…

#4

Lamar University

Beaumont, TX

Lamar University landed the #4 spot in our Most Popular Online Information Science Schools ranking. Located in Beaumont, TX, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Information Science here are earned online. This school awarded 271 degrees in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 43% of the Information Science students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $56,267. Read full report on Information Science at Lamar University

University of South Florida comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Information Science majors. University of South Florida is a public school located in Tampa, FL. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 233 people earned their degree in Information Science from this school. Women make up 24% of the Information Science students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $43,017. Read full report on Information Science at University of South Florida

Texas A&M University-College Station landed the #6 spot in our Most Popular Online Information Science Schools ranking. Texas A&M University-College Station is a public school located in College Station, TX. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 196 degrees in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. About 43% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $54,018. Full Information Science at Texas A&M University-College Station Report

University of Massachusetts-Lowell landed the #7 spot in our Most Popular Online Information Science Schools ranking. Located in Lowell, MA, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Information Science here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 184 people earned their degree in Information Science from this school. Women make up 36% of the Information Science students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $59,431. Full Information Science at University of Massachusetts-Lowell Report

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Information Science majors. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a public school located in Denver, CO. About 100% of degrees in Information Science here are earned online. This school awarded 162 degrees in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. About 38% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $53,987. Full Information Science at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Report

#9

Purdue University Global

West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Global comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Information Science majors. Purdue University Global is a public school located in West Lafayette, IN. About 100% of degrees in Information Science here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people earned their degree in Information Science from this school. Women make up 36% of the Information Science students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $45,209. Full Information Science at Purdue University Global Report

#10

Dakota State University

Madison, SD

Dakota State University landed the #10 spot in our Most Popular Online Information Science Schools ranking. Located in Madison, SD, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Information Science here are earned online. This school awarded 100 degrees in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. About 27% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $48,299. Read More…

#11

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands landed the #11 spot in our Most Popular Online Information Science Schools ranking. University of the Cumberlands is a private nonprofit school located in Williamsburg, KY. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people earned their degree in Information Science from this school. About 39% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $45,499. Read More…

#12

Merrimack College

North Andover, MA

Merrimack College landed the #12 spot in our Most Popular Online Information Science Schools ranking. Merrimack College is a private nonprofit school located in North Andover, MA. About 67% of degrees in Information Science here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people earned their degree in Information Science from this school. Women make up 34% of the Information Science students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $47,761. Full Information Science at Merrimack College Report

#13

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins University landed the #13 spot in our Most Popular Online Information Science Schools ranking. Located in Baltimore, MD, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 75% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people earned their degree in Information Science from this school. About 36% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $89,069. Read More…

#14

Norwich University

Northfield, VT

Norwich University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Information Science majors. Located in Northfield, VT, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people earned their degree in Information Science from this school. Women make up 7% of the Information Science students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $48,642. Read full report on Information Science at Norwich University

Hudson Valley Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Information Science majors. Located in Troy, NY, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Information Science here are earned online. This school awarded 56 degrees in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 14% of the Information Science students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $42,310. Full Information Science at Hudson Valley Community College Report

#16

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Ball State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Information Science majors. Located in Muncie, IN, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 52 degrees in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 36% of the Information Science students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $42,646. Read More…

Cuyahoga Community College District landed the #17 spot in our Most Popular Online Information Science Schools ranking. Cuyahoga Community College District is a public school located in Cleveland, OH. About 100% of degrees in Information Science here are earned online. This school awarded 49 degrees in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. About 35% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $38,851. Read More…

Fort Hays State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Information Science majors. Located in Hays, KS, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Information Science here are earned online. This school awarded 48 degrees in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 19% of the Information Science students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $46,394. Full Information Science at Fort Hays State University Report

South University-Savannah Online landed the #19 spot in our Most Popular Online Information Science Schools ranking. Located in Savannah, GA, this is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of degrees in Information Science here are earned online. This school awarded 45 degrees in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. About 42% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $55,439. Read More…

#20

Columbia College

Columbia, MO

Columbia College landed the #20 spot in our Most Popular Online Information Science Schools ranking. Located in Columbia, MO, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Information Science here are earned online. This school awarded 38 degrees in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. About 21% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $45,482. Read full report on Information Science at Columbia College

Strayer University-Global Region landed the #21 spot in our Most Popular Online Information Science Schools ranking. Located in Washington, DC, this is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of degrees in Information Science here are earned online. This school awarded 36 degrees in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. About 31% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $60,341. Full Information Science at Strayer University-Global Region Report

#22

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University landed the #22 spot in our Most Popular Online Information Science Schools ranking. Located in Detroit, MI, this is a public institution. Roughly 67% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 31 degrees in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. About 45% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $50,183. Read full report on Information Science at Wayne State University

#23

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE

Bellevue University landed the #23 spot in our Most Popular Online Information Science Schools ranking. Located in Bellevue, NE, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Information Science here are earned online. This school awarded 29 degrees in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. About 24% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $58,937. Read full report on Information Science at Bellevue University

#24

Strayer University-Virginia

Arlington, VA

Strayer University-Virginia landed the #24 spot in our Most Popular Online Information Science Schools ranking. Strayer University-Virginia is a private for-profit school located in Arlington, VA. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people earned their degree in Information Science from this school. Women make up 41% of the Information Science students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $60,341. Read full report on Information Science at Strayer University-Virginia

#25

Panola College

Carthage, TX

Panola College comes in at #25 on our list of the most popular online colleges for Information Science majors. Panola College is a public school located in Carthage, TX. About 100% of degrees in Information Science here are earned online. This school awarded 28 degrees in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 36% of the Information Science students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $40,669. Full Information Science at Panola College Report

#28

Northwood University

Midland, MI
#29

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN
#34

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, LA
#38

Strayer University-Georgia

Chamblee, GA
#39

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

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Information Science Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Information Science 22,425
Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 118,381
Computer Science 79,857
Information Technology 57,935
Computer Software Applications 15,581
Computer Programming 15,336

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