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Information Science at Rutgers University-Newark

If you plan to study Information Science, take a look at what Rutgers University-Newark. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Rutgers University-Newark is in Newark, NJ.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 2 information science graduations were recorded at Rutgers University-Newark.

Online & Distance Learning at Rutgers University-Newark

Distance learning is available at Rutgers University-Newark. Among 11,315 students, 1,183 (10%) studied exclusively online and 2,905 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Information Science Rankings at Rutgers University-Newark

These rankings give you a sense of how Rutgers University-Newark’s Information Science program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Information Science Graduates from Rutgers University-Newark

Students who complete Rutgers University-Newark’s Information Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$50,779
2 years	$55,087
3 years	$70,671
4 years	$81,920
5 years	$97,712

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Information Science graduates from Rutgers University-Newark take home a median $81,920, compared with $80,436 for all Rutgers University-Newark graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Information Science graduates from Rutgers University-Newark is $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Information Science graduates at Rutgers University-Newark, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Information Science graduates at Rutgers University-Newark are 0% women (0) and 100% men (2).

Information Science Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-Newark

Among the 2 bachelor’s information science graduates at Rutgers University-Newark, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 100% of Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark, higher than the national average of 53%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Information Science Concentrations at Rutgers University-Newark

This Information Science program at Rutgers University-Newark includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Information Science	2

Top-Paying Careers for Information Science Graduates

Those who complete Information Science program at Rutgers University-Newark pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Information Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts	$119,226
Data Warehousing Specialists	$117,424

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.