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2026 Best General Information Science Associate’s Degree Schools

15 Colleges in the United States
621 General Information Science Degrees Awarded
$42,069 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Information Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 467 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general information science students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Information Science in the United States

Below are the best general information science schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in General Information Science

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University Of Massachusetts Lowell tops our 2026 ranking of the best general information science schools. Set in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 19 general information science degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Lowell in the most recent year. Graduates of the general information science program make about $52,706 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,355. Read more about the general information science program at University Of Massachusetts Lowell

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Hudson Valley Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best general information science schools. Set in the city of Troy, Hudson Valley Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 56 general information science students who graduated with this degree at Hudson Valley Community College in the most recent data year. General Information Science graduates of Hudson Valley Community College earn a median of $38,906 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,942. Read more about the general information science program at Hudson Valley Community College

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Prince Georges Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general information science, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Largo, Prince Georges Community College is a large public university. Prince Georges Community College awarded about 25 general information science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general information science degree from Prince Georges Community College earn around $56,960 in the first couple years of their career. Prince Georges Community College graduates carry a median of $13,949 in student loans. See the full general information science program report for Prince Georges Community College

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Suny College Of Technology At Alfred is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general information science, landing the #4 spot this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Alfred. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 10 general information science degrees were awarded at Suny College Of Technology At Alfred in the most recent year. Graduates of the general information science program make about $43,831 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,721. See the full general information science program report for Suny College Of Technology At Alfred

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Century College
White Bear Lake, MN

A rank of #5 makes Century College one of the top schools for general information science. Located in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a large public university. About 13 general information science degrees were awarded at Century College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general information science program make about $47,502 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,332. More information about a degree in general information science from Century College

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Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL

Lake Land College came in at #6 for general information science this year. Set in the rural area of Mattoon, Lake Land College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 11 general information science students who graduated with this degree at Lake Land College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general information science degree from Lake Land College earn around $30,294 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $7,769. More information about a degree in general information science from Lake Land College

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Rockland Community College landed the #7 spot for general information science this year. Set in the suburb of Suffern, Rockland Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 16 general information science students who graduated with this degree at Rockland Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general information science degree from Rockland Community College earn around $41,799 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,167. Get the full general information science details for Rockland Community College

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College came in at #8 for general information science this year. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public institution. About 179 general information science degrees were awarded at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general information science degree from Ivy Tech Community College earn around $54,649 in the first couple years of their career. Ivy Tech Community College graduates carry a median of $13,475 in student loans. More information about a degree in general information science from Ivy Tech Community College

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Cuyahoga Community College District landed the #9 spot for general information science this year. Set in the city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College District is a very large public institution. Cuyahoga Community College District awarded about 13 general information science degrees in the most recent data year. General Information Science graduates of Cuyahoga Community College District earn a median of $45,238 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,629. See the full general information science program report for Cuyahoga Community College District

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Monroe Community College landed the #10 spot for general information science this year. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Monroe Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 10 general information science students who graduated with this degree at Monroe Community College in the most recent data year. General Information Science graduates of Monroe Community College earn a median of $38,757 early in their careers. Monroe Community College graduates carry a median of $12,921 in student loans. Get the full general information science details for Monroe Community College

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Suny Westchester Community College earned the #11 position for general information science this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Valhalla. About 16 general information science degrees were awarded at Suny Westchester Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general information science degree from Suny Westchester Community College earn around $57,520 in the first couple years of their career. Suny Westchester Community College graduates carry a median of $8,764 in student loans. See the full general information science program report for Suny Westchester Community College

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Niagara County Community College earned the #12 position for general information science this year. Located in the rural area of Sanborn, Niagara County Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 28 general information science students who graduated with this degree at Niagara County Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general information science program make about $36,258 in their early career. Niagara County Community College graduates carry a median of $13,970 in student loans. Get the full general information science details for Niagara County Community College

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Potomac State College Of West Virginia University came in at #13 for general information science this year. Set in the town of Keyser, Potomac State College Of West Virginia University is a small public institution. About 14 general information science degrees were awarded at Potomac State College Of West Virginia University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general information science program make about $42,670 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,858. More information about a degree in general information science from Potomac State College Of West Virginia University

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North Central Texas College came in at #14 for general information science this year. Set in the town of Gainesville, North Central Texas College is a large public institution. North Central Texas College awarded about 12 general information science degrees in the most recent data year. General Information Science graduates of North Central Texas College earn a median of $43,536 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. See the full general information science program report for North Central Texas College

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University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College earned the #15 position for general information science this year. Located in the suburb of Blue Ash, University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is a large public university. University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College awarded about 33 general information science degrees in the most recent data year. General Information Science graduates of University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College earn a median of $37,961 early in their careers. University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College graduates carry a median of $13,125 in student loans. See the full general information science program report for University Of Cincinnati Blue Ash College

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Bucks County Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best general information science schools. Located in the rural area of Newtown, Bucks County Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 10 general information science students who graduated with this degree at Bucks County Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general information science program make about $37,711 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,068. Get the full general information science details for Bucks County Community College

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Bunker Hill Community College earned the #17 position for general information science this year. Bunker Hill Community College is a large public school located in the city of Boston. There were roughly 24 general information science students who graduated with this degree at Bunker Hill Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general information science degree recipients from Bunker Hill Community College generally make around $51,782. Bunker Hill Community College graduates carry a median of $11,893 in student loans. Get the full general information science details for Bunker Hill Community College

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Onondaga Community College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best general information science schools. Set in the suburb of Syracuse, Onondaga Community College is a large public institution. Onondaga Community College awarded about 14 general information science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general information science degree from Onondaga Community College earn around $31,342 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,555. See the full general information science program report for Onondaga Community College

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Bossier Parish Community College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best general information science schools. Bossier Parish Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bossier City. About 18 general information science degrees were awarded at Bossier Parish Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general information science program make about $43,661 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,593 to complete this degree. Get the full general information science details for Bossier Parish Community College

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Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Dutchess Community College placed #20 among the best general information science schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie. Dutchess Community College awarded about 12 general information science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general information science program make about $32,978 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,836. More information about a degree in general information science from Dutchess Community College

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Northwest Mississippi Community College earned the #21 position for general information science this year. Located in the town of Senatobia, Northwest Mississippi Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 12 general information science students who graduated with this degree at Northwest Mississippi Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general information science degree recipients from Northwest Mississippi Community College generally make around $35,001. Students borrow a median of $9,990 to complete this degree. Read more about the general information science program at Northwest Mississippi Community College

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Clayton State University placed #22 among the best general information science schools. Set in the suburb of Morrow, Clayton State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. About 17 general information science degrees were awarded at Clayton State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general information science degree recipients from Clayton State University generally make around $43,702. Typical student debt for the program is $35,925. See the full general information science program report for Clayton State University

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Fulton Montgomery Community College earned the #23 position for general information science this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Johnstown. About 10 general information science degrees were awarded at Fulton Montgomery Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general information science program make about $38,591 in their early career. Fulton Montgomery Community College graduates carry a median of $16,142 in student loans. See the full general information science program report for Fulton Montgomery Community College

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Zane State College
Zanesville, OH

Zane State College landed the #24 spot for general information science this year. Set in the town of Zanesville, Zane State College is a mid-sized public institution. Zane State College awarded about 13 general information science degrees in the most recent data year. General Information Science graduates of Zane State College earn a median of $29,311 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $7,668 to complete this degree. Read more about the general information science program at Zane State College

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Iti Technical College
Baton Rouge, LA

Iti Technical College placed #25 among the best general information science schools. Located in the suburb of Baton Rouge, Iti Technical College is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 26 general information science students who graduated with this degree at Iti Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general information science program make about $39,046 in their early career. Iti Technical College graduates carry a median of $19,110 in student loans. More information about a degree in general information science from Iti Technical College

Rest of the Top 26 General Information Science Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong general information science education:

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Other General Information Science Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare General Information Science rankings across degree levels:

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 467 schools evaluated.

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