Best Colleges for Information Systems

While pursuing a degree in computer science (CS) will involve a good deal of advanced mathematics and theory, information systems (IS) majors focus more on finding computer-based solutions for the business world. Information systems majors are able to remedy technical problems and oversee the collection and management of data. Additionally, IS grads learn to be excellent communicators as their future is likely involve helping less tech-savvy people troubleshoot their technology issues and generate tech-based solutions to business challenges. Graduates of the programs on list of the Best Colleges for Information Systems are among the most desirable candidates on the marketplace today.

Click the links below for more information about each college’s information systems program. Click here to read our methodology. Finally, note that although some of the colleges featured below do not offer a formal major in information systems, their undergraduate offerings in this subject area are so strong that they warrant inclusion on our list.

Arizona State University

Bentley University

Baylor University

Brigham Young University

Carnegie Mellon University

Cornell University

Fairfield University

Georgetown University

Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia State University

Indiana University

Loyola University (MD)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Miami University

New York University

Northeastern University

Ohio State University

Purdue University

Rochester Institute of Technology

Santa Clara University

University of Arizona

University of Georgia

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of Maryland

University of Michigan

University of Minnesota

University of Notre Dame

University of Pennsylvania

University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Dallas

University of Washington

University of Wisconsin

Villanova University

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