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This year's Best Information Science Colleges for Non-Traditional Students in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking analyzed 21 colleges that offered a bachelor's degree in is. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great information science programs and a strong support system for non-traditional students.
To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as affordability, and overall quality of the information science program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
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AS in Information Technologies
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The is 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 IS Schools for Non-Traditional Students.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you.
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Featured Information Science Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
MS in Information Technology
To stay competitive in today's information technology world, employees need to have training that goes beyond traditional computer programming and IT expertise.
Learn More
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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The colleges and universities below are the best for non-traditional students studying is.
University of Maryland Global Campus tops the 2021 list of our schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that are best for non-traditional information science students. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The student loan default rate at UMGC is lower than is typical, just 1.2% of students default in three years. 47,272 of UMGC students are exclusively distance learners. 45,251 of UMGC students are attending part time.
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Syracuse University landed the #2 spot in our 2021 best information science schools for non-traditional students. Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse. As a testament to the quality of education offered at Syracuse, the school also landed the #1 rank in our Best Colleges for Information Science in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
The student loan default rate at Syracuse is lower than is typical, just 1.1% of students default in three years. Approximately 2,812 students take at least one class online at Syracuse. 3,491 of Syracuse students are attending part time.
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Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #3 in this year's ranking. Located in the city of University Park, Penn State University Park is a public school with a fairly large student population. As a testament to the quality of education offered at Penn State University Park, the school also landed the #2 rank in our Best Colleges for Information Science in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
The student loan default rate at Penn State University Park is lower than is typical, just 0.0% of students default in three years. All of Penn State University Park students are attending part time.
Full Information Science at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus Report
Our rankings recognize University of Maryland - Baltimore County as the #4 school in this year's rankings. Located in the large suburb of Baltimore, UMBC is a public college with a large student population. UMBC not only placed well in our non-traditional rankings. It is also #4 on our Best Colleges for Information Science in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
The student loan default rate at UMBC is lower than is typical, just 1.1% of students default in three years. Approximately 8,618 students take at least one class online at UMBC. There are roughly 2,955 part time students in attendance at UMBC.
Full Information Science at University of Maryland - Baltimore County Report
The #5 spot in this year's ranking belongs to University of Maryland - College Park. Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public school with a very large student population. UMCP not only placed well in our non-traditional rankings. It is also #3 on our Best Colleges for Information Science in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
About 0.7% of UMCP students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. There are approximately 11,700 students at UMCP that take at least one class online. 4,841 students are part time.
Full Information Science at University of Maryland - College Park Report
Drexel University comes in at #6 in this year's ranking. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population. Drexel not only placed well in our non-traditional rankings. It is also #5 on our Best Colleges for Information Science in the Middle Atlantic Region list.
About 0.9% of Drexel students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. Approximately 6,249 students take at least one class online at Drexel. 5,829 of Drexel students are attending part time.
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New Jersey Institute of Technology landed the #7 spot in our 2021 best information science schools for non-traditional students. Located in the large city of Newark, NJIT is a public college with a fairly large student population. In addition to being on our best for non-traditional students list, NJIT has also earned the #8 rank in our Best Colleges for Information Science in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
The student loan default rate at NJIT is lower than is typical, just 0.7% of students default in three years. There are approximately 3,018 students at NJIT that take at least one class online. 3,015 students are part time.
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Our rankings recognize Rutgers University - New Brunswick as the #8 school in this year's rankings. Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public school with a fairly large student population. As a testament to the quality of education offered at Rutgers New Brunswick, the school also landed the #9 rank in our Best Colleges for Information Science in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
About 1.1% of Rutgers New Brunswick students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. There are approximately 30,054 students at Rutgers New Brunswick that take at least one class online. 7,559 of Rutgers New Brunswick students are attending part time.
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The #9 spot in this year's ranking belongs to University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Pitt is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. As a testament to the quality of education offered at Pitt, the school also landed the #6 rank in our Best Colleges for Information Science in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
The school has a low student loan default rate of 1.3%. There are approximately 5,643 students at Pitt that take at least one class online. 6,672 of Pitt students are attending part time.
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Stony Brook University comes in at #10 in this year's ranking. SUNY Stony Brook is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Stony Brook.
About 1.0% of SUNY Stony Brook students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. Approximately 14,521 students take at least one class online at SUNY Stony Brook. 4,151 of SUNY Stony Brook students are attending part time.
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