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The innovative graduate and undergraduate degrees of the College of Information Science are highly respected across higher ed, as our program rankings demonstrate.

Learn more about our latest academic rankings:

GRADUATE PROGRAM RANKINGS

Master of Arts in Library & Information Science

#2

Best Online Master's
in Library Science Programs
Master's in Library Science
2026

Master of Science in Data Science

#4

Best Master's in
Data Science Programs
Fortune
2025

Master of Arts in Library & Information Science

#4

Global Ranking of Library
and Information Science Programs
ShanghaiRanking
2026

Master of Science in Information Science

#14

Top Master's in
Machine Learning Programs
TechGuide
2025

Master of Arts in Library & Information Science

#24

Best Library and
Information Studies Programs
U.S. News & World Report
2026


UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM RANKINGS

Bachelor of Applied Science in Cyber Defense

#1

Best Online Bachelor's in Cybersecurity
Academic Influence
2024

Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations

#1

Top Cybersecurity Bachelor's Degree Programs
Programs.com
2026

Bachelor of Science in Game Development

#12

Public Virtual/Augmented Reality Schools & Colleges in the U.S.
Animation Career Review
2025

Bachelor of Science in Information Science

#17

Bachelor's in Information Technology Degree Programs
Bachelors Degree Center
2023

Bachelor of Arts in Game Design
Bachelor of Science in Game Development

#21

Public Game Design Schools in the U.S.
Animation Career Review
2026

Bachelor of Arts in Game Design
Bachelor of Science in Game Development

Best Colleges with Game Design and Interactive Media Degrees in America
NICHE
2027


DESIGNATIONS

Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity

The University of Arizona is a Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity and holds the prestigious Cyber Defense (CAE-CD), Cyber Operations (CAE-CO) and Cyber Research (CAE-R) designations and is under review for the Artificial Intelligence (CAE-AI) designation.

Logos of the DoD Cyber Academic Engagement Office, National Security Agency, and National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity
CAE-CD | CAE-CO | CAE-R | Cyber-AI

 


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