2026 Best General Information Science Schools in Washington

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.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best general information science schools.

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• Best General Information Science Schools in Washington

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Featured General Information Science Programs

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BS in Computer Information Systems

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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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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BA in Information Technologies

Gain a well-rounded education while preparing for a career in IT with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.

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Best Schools for General Information Science in Washington

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general information science education in Washington.

Top Schools in General Information Science

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

283 General Information Science Degrees Awarded

$114,662 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than University Of Washington Seattle Campus this year for general information science. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 283 general information science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general information science program make about $114,662 in their early career. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates carry a median of $16,481 in student loans. See the full general information science program report for University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

16 General Information Science Degrees Awarded

$63,214 Median Starting Salary

Seattle University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best general information science schools. Located in the city of Seattle, Seattle University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. Seattle University awarded about 16 general information science degrees in the most recent data year. General Information Science graduates of Seattle University earn a median of $63,214 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,289. See the full general information science program report for Seattle University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.