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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Information Science (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

16 Ranked Colleges
574 Degrees Awarded
$22,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 18,368 people earned their degree in general information science, making the major the 45th most popular in the United States.

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 Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general information science. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general information science programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general information science program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Information Science (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #1 for the Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. University of South Florida - Main Campus is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 21 masters’s information science degrees to qualified students.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s information science degrees to 93 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed 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 are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Louisiana State University - Shreveport landed the #3 spot on the list. Shreveport, Louisiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s information science degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University - Shreveport, the school also landed the #20 spot 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.

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#4

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Kentucky University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. NKU is located in Highland Heights, Kentucky and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 17 masters’s information science degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree information science students whose families make more than $110k list, NKU has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Kentucky University are $17,358, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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 Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Murray State is located in Murray, Kentucky and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s information science degrees to qualified students.

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 University are $14,400.

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#6

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s information science degrees to 59 students in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
#19 in overall quality

Marshall University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k 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 did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. 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

South University, Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama

South University, Montgomery ranked #8 on this year’s Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. South University, Montgomery is a private for-profit institution located in Montgomery, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

South University, Montgomery also took 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
#9 in overall quality

Kennesaw State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Kennesaw State University is a large public school situated in Kennesaw, Georgia. It awarded 21 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

KSU Georgia also took the #9 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 KSU Georgia are $21,174.

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#10

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

George Mason University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #10. George Mason University is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 masters’s 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 GMU are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Arkansas at Little Rock did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UA Little Rock is a public institution located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 18 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UA Little Rock also took the #12 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 UA Little Rock are $14,884.

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#12

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Richmond, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s information science degrees to 7 students 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 VCU are $29,228, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

North Carolina Central University

Durham, North Carolina
#15 in overall quality

North Carolina Central University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #13. This medium-sized school is located in Durham, North Carolina, and it awarded 26 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

North Carolina Central University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 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 North Carolina Central University are $20,595.

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#14

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#3 in overall quality

Nova Southeastern University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. NUS Florida is a large school located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that handed out 79 masters’s information science degrees 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at Nova Southeastern University are $22,242, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#8 in overall quality

Florida Institute of Technology ranked #15 on this year’s Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree information science students whose families make more than $110k list, Florida Tech has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Institute of Technology are $22,588, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida Tech General Information Science Report

#16

South University, Tampa

Tampa, Florida
#21 in overall quality

South University, Tampa did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Information Science Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #16. South University, Tampa is a small private for-profit school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 7 masters’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

South University, Tampa also made our “Best General Information Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #21. Average graduate tuition and fees at South University, Tampa are $16,320, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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