42
Colleges in the Southeast Region
2,225
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.
College Factual looked at 42 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best General Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,225 degrees in general information science to qualified students.
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Featured General Information Science Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
AS in Information Technologies
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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Your choice of general information science school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. 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.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
The information science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region.
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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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.
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Featured General Information Science Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
AS in Information Technologies
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.
Learn More
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.
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In VA
155
Information Science Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat James Madison University if you wish to pursue a degree in general information science. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #141 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means JMU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 155 general information science students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent year we have data available.
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George Mason University is a good choice for students interested in a degree in general information science. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 16 general information science students who graduated with this degree at GMU 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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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NC
104
Information Science Degrees Awarded
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general information science. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.
There were roughly 104 general information science students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In VA
191
Information Science Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat Virginia Commonwealth University if you wish to pursue a degree in general information science. VCU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Richmond. A Best Colleges rank of #189 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means VCU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 191 general information science students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the midsize suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #149 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Clemson is a great university overall.
There were approximately 28 general information science students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In FL
91
Information Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #198 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means USF Tampa is a great university overall.
There were roughly 91 general information science students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In AR
39
Information Science Degrees Awarded
Harding is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Searcy. This university ranks 3rd out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.
There were roughly 39 general information science students who graduated with this degree at Harding 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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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In FL
66
Information Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #263 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means NUS Florida is a great university overall.
There were roughly 66 general information science students who graduated with this degree at NUS Florida in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In SC
Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #99 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UofSC is a great university overall.
There were roughly 15 general information science students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In FL
118
Information Science Degrees Awarded
Florida State is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Tallahassee. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Florida State is a great university overall.
There were about 118 general information science students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent data year.
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