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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Information Science (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

19 Ranked Colleges
574 Degrees Awarded
$20,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

General Information Science is the 45th most popular major in the country with 18,368 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,291 general information science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 574 general information science graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 19 colleges that offered a degree in general information science. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general information science programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general information science program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree information science students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 19 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Information Science (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school handed out 21 diplomas to qualified masters’s information science students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also took the #4 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Information Science at USF Tampa

#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #2 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 59 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Florida State is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 93 masters’s information science degrees to qualified students.

Florida State also took the #2 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Kentucky University landed the #4 spot on the list. NKU is a fairly large public school situated in Highland Heights, Kentucky. It awarded 17 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree information science students whose families make $48-$75k list, NKU has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Kentucky University are $17,358.

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#5

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky
#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Murray State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This medium-sized school is located in Murray, Kentucky, and it awarded 8 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

Murray State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Murray State are $14,400.

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#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Louisiana State University - Shreveport did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Louisiana State University - Shreveport is a medium-sized public school situated in Shreveport, Louisiana. It awarded 12 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree information science students whose families make $48-$75k list, Louisiana State University - Shreveport has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University - Shreveport are $19,731, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Louisiana State University - Shreveport General Information Science Report

#7

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
#19 in overall quality

Marshall University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #7. Marshall University is a fairly large school located in Huntington, West Virginia that handed out 17 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

Marshall University also made our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #19. Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, George Mason University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. GMU is a large public school situated in Fairfax, Virginia. It awarded 9 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GMU, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. VCU is a large school located in Richmond, Virginia that handed out 7 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

VCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
#9 in overall quality

Kennesaw State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Kennesaw, Georgia, and it awarded 21 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

KSU Georgia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at KSU Georgia are $21,174, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

North Carolina Central University

Durham, North Carolina
#15 in overall quality

North Carolina Central University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. North Carolina Central University is a medium-sized school located in Durham, North Carolina that handed out 26 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

North Carolina Central University also took the #15 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina Central University are $20,595, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full North Carolina Central University General Information Science Report

#12

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Arkansas at Little Rock did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Little Rock, Arkansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s information science degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UA Little Rock, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UA Little Rock are $14,884, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Arkansas at Little Rock General Information Science Report

#13

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#3 in overall quality

Nova Southeastern University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s information science degrees to 79 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NUS Florida, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NUS Florida are $22,242.

Full Nova Southeastern University General Information Science Report

#14

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#8 in overall quality

Florida Institute of Technology ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Melbourne, Florida is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s information science degrees to 28 students in 2019-2020.

Florida Tech also took the #8 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Tech are $22,588.

Full Florida Tech General Information Science Report

#15

South University, Tampa

Tampa, Florida
#21 in overall quality

South University, Tampa did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #15. This small school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 7 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at South University, Tampa, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at South University, Tampa are $16,320, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full South University, Tampa General Information Science Report

#16

South University, Richmond

Glen Allen, Virginia
#22 in overall quality

South University, Richmond landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. South University, Richmond is located in Glen Allen, Virginia and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s information science degrees to qualified students.

South University, Richmond also took the #22 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at South University, Richmond are $16,320, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Information Science at South University, Richmond

#17

South University, Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama

South University, Montgomery landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. South University, Montgomery is a small private for-profit school situated in Montgomery, Alabama. It awarded 2 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at South University, Montgomery, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at South University, Montgomery are $16,320, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

Stratford University

Fairfax, Virginia
#23 in overall quality

Stratford University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, this small private for-profit school handed out 28 diplomas to qualified masters’s information science students in 2019-2020.

Stratford University also took the #23 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Stratford University are $13,518.

Full Stratford University General Information Science Report

#24 in overall quality

South University’s online programs did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #19. South University’s online programs is located in Savannah, Georgia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s information science degrees to qualified students.

South University’s online programs also took the #24 spot in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at South University’s online programs are $14,520.

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References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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