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2025 Best General Information Science Schools in Ohio

8 Colleges in Ohio
614 Information Science Degrees Awarded
Ranked #47 in popularity, general information science is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in Ohio to determine which ones were the best for general information science students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 614 degrees in general information science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Information Science School

Best General Information Science Schools in Ohio The information science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Information Science rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for general information science schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

General Information Science Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Information Science
Bachelor's Degrees in Information Science
Master's Degrees in Information Science

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Information Science Schools in Ohio list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for General Information Science in Ohio

The schools below may not offer all types of information science degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Ohio Schools in Information Science

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

It's difficult to beat Ohio State University - Main Campus if you want to pursue a degree in general information science. Ohio State is a very large public university located in the large city of Columbus. A Best Colleges rank of #70 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.More information about a degree in general information science from Ohio State University - Main Campus

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In OH
50 Information Science Degrees Awarded

University of Toledo is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in general information science. Located in the city of Toledo, University of Toledo is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #510 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means University of Toledo is a great university overall.

There were approximately 50 general information science students who graduated with this degree at University of Toledo in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BS in Computer Information Systems Program Name

Use technology to drive crucial business strategies with the online BS in Computer Information Systems program at Southern New Hampshire University.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In OH
83 Information Science Degrees Awarded

Every student who is interested in general information science needs to look into Cuyahoga Community College District. Cuyahoga Community College District is a large public college located in the city of Cleveland. A Best Colleges rank of #468 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Cuyahoga Community College District is a great college overall.

There were approximately 83 general information science students who graduated with this degree at Cuyahoga Community College District in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OH
150 Information Science Degrees Awarded

Cleveland State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general information science. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 54th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 150 general information science students who graduated with this degree at Cleveland State University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In OH
3.4% Growth in Graduates

BGSU is a fairly large public university located in the town of Bowling Green. A Best Colleges rank of #547 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means BGSU is a great university overall.

There were about 29 general information science students who graduated with this degree at BGSU in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In OH
13.3% Growth in Graduates

University of Akron Main Campus is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Akron. This university ranks 23rd out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 15 general information science students who graduated with this degree at University of Akron Main Campus in the most recent data year.

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Zane State College
Zanesville, OH
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In OH
21.1% Growth in Graduates

Zane State College is a small public college located in the distant town of Zanesville. This college ranks 79th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 19 general information science students who graduated with this degree at Zane State College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associates Degree Type
AS in Information Technologies Program Name

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.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In OH
51 Information Science Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Blue Ash, UC Blue Ash College is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 90th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 51 general information science students who graduated with this degree at UC Blue Ash College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best General Information Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best General Information Science Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 915 489
Illinois 870 797
Indiana 737 280
Wisconsin 672 237

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