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Information Science at Westfield State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Information Science, consider the program at Westfield State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Westfield State University sits in Westfield, MA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 7 information science graduations were recorded at Westfield State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Westfield State University

Many students take online classes at Westfield State University. Of 4,588 students, 515 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,058 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Information Science Rankings at Westfield State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Westfield State University’s Information Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Information Science Graduates from Westfield State University

Students who complete Westfield State University’s Information Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$44,839
2 years	$39,729
3 years	$43,987
4 years	$56,413
5 years	$61,295

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Information Science graduates from Westfield State University take home a median $56,413, compared with $52,209 for all Westfield State University graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Information Science graduates from Westfield State University comes in at $20,381.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Information Science graduates at Westfield State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Information Science graduates at Westfield State University are 29% women (2) and 71% men (5).

Information Science Bachelor’s Program at Westfield State University

Among the 7 bachelor’s information science degrees awarded at Westfield State University, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Asian	1

Minority students account for 14% of Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Westfield State University, below 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 Westfield State University

This Information Science program at Westfield State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Information Science	7

Highest-Paying Careers for Information Science Graduates

Those who complete Information Science program at Westfield State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Information Science graduates, 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.