Ranked #33 in popularity,
information science is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Arkansas to determine which ones were the best for information science students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 23 master's degrees in information science to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Early-Career Earnings
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
Other Factors We Consider
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
- Major Focus - How much a school focuses on information science students vs. other majors.
- Major Demand - How many other information science students want to attend this school to pursue a master's degree.
- Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
- Student Debt - How easy is it for information science to pay back their student loans after receiving their master's degree.
- Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized information science related body.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for information science students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Information Science Master's Degree Schools in Arkansas list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Featured Information Science Programs
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