Best colleges for Information Science/Studies in Ohio
Ranked by graduate earnings
Bowling Green State University, Cleveland State University and University of Toledo are the top bachelor's Information Science/Studies programs in Ohio by graduate earnings. Bowling Green State University leads with median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary) of $60,359, College Scorecard. Cleveland State University, University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University award the most Information Science/Studies degrees in Ohio: 256, 69 and 40 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 11 Ohio colleges offer Information Science/Studies and award 518 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Information Science/Studies program focuses on the creation, organization, management, and use of recorded information. It encompasses various professional activities, including information management, librarianship, and archiving,…
Top 4 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowling Green State University Bowling Green Public · Bachelor's degree | $60,359 | 40 | 64% | — | $25,564 |
| 2 | Cleveland State University Cleveland Public · Bachelor's degree | $57,661 | 256 | 51% | — | $25,731 |
| 3 | University of Toledo Toledo Public · Bachelor's degree | $50,920 | 69 | 57% | — | $25,193 |
| 4 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron Public · Bachelor's degree Small program | $56,824 | 16 | 52% | — | $17,589 |
Top 3 certificate and associate programs
Shorter credentials, ranked separately so they are not compared with four-year degrees. Ranked by median earnings one year after completion (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland Public · Associate degree | $45,238 | 52 | 31% | — | $17,629 |
| 2 | University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College Blue Ash Public · Associate degree | $37,961 | 25 | 16% | — | $13,125 |
| 3 | Zane State College Zanesville Public · Associate degree Small program | $29,311 | 10 | 46% | — | $7,668 |
Colleges awarding the most Information Science/Studies degrees in Ohio
Top 7 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland State University Cleveland Public | 256 | $57,661 |
| 2 | University of Toledo Toledo Public | 69 | $50,920 |
| 3 | Bowling Green State University Bowling Green Public | 40 | $60,359 |
| 4 | Ohio State University Columbus Public | 21 | Not reported |
| 5 | Wright State University Dayton Public | 17 | Not reported |
| 6 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron Public | 16 | $56,824 |
| 7 | Lorain County Community College Elyria Public | 1 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 4 Ohio colleges offering Information Science/Studies
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Community College District | Cleveland | Public | 52 |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College | Blue Ash | Public | 25 |
| Franklin University (Online) | Columbus | Private not-for-profit | 11 |
| Zane State College | Zanesville | Public | 10 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Computer and Information Research Scientists (SOC 15-1221).
Top skills
What Computer and Information Research Scientists earn in Ohio
Related careers
Common questions
Answers for students comparing Information Science/Studies programs in Ohio.
Which Ohio colleges award the most Information Science/Studies degrees?+
Cleveland State University (256 graduates a year), University of Toledo (69 graduates a year) and Bowling Green State University (40 graduates a year) award the most Information Science/Studies degrees in Ohio, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 11 Ohio colleges offer Information Science/Studies.
What is the best college for Information Science/Studies in Ohio?+
By graduate earnings, Bowling Green State University leads among bachelor's Information Science/Studies programs in Ohio, with median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary) of $60,359, College Scorecard. Cleveland State University and University of Toledo follow. By degrees awarded, Cleveland State University is the largest, with 256 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25).
Which Information Science/Studies program in Ohio has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Bowling Green State University tops the list at $60,359. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
How much do Computer and Information Research Scientists earn in Ohio?+
The average annual wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Ohio is $126,370 (median $135,510), across about 280 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Information Science/Studies program?+
The Information Science/Studies program focuses on the creation, organization, management, and use of recorded information. It encompasses various professional activities, including information management, librarianship, and archiving,…
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop critical thinking, reading comprehension, active listening, speaking, and related professional skills.
What is the job outlook for Computer and Information Research Scientists?+
The national job outlook is about +19.7% growth with around 3,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
Explore every U.S. college in one conversation
Clema turns plain-language questions into sourced answers across every U.S. institution — earnings, aid, acceptance, graduation, safety, and athletics from IPEDS, College Scorecard, and 10+ federal datasets, built in.
Free for teams up to 3 · No credit card