Informatics Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 71 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Informatics. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and49% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 11.5% of Informatics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Informatics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 3,067 students earned theirInformatics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Informatics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 17 |
| Associate’s Degree | 76 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 1,470 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,438 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 66 |
Earnings of Informatics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Informatics of $77,570 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,148 |
| 4 years | $77,570 |
| 5 years | $88,131 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Informatics majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 62.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 922 |
| Women | 548 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Informatics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 580 | 39.5% |
| Asian | 364 | 24.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 145 | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 108 | 7.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 75 | 5.1% |
| Race Unknown | 27 | 1.8% |
| International Students | 169 | 11.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 11.5% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Informatics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 85 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Informatics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Informatics students seeking a bachelor's degree is University of Washington-Seattle Campus. During the most recent year for which we have data, 373 people received their bachelor's degree in Informatics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Informatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 364 bachelor's degrees in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Informatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 286 bachelor's degrees in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Informatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Informatics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 240 people received their bachelor's degree in Informatics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their bachelor's degree in Informatics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clark University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Informatics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their bachelor's degree in Informatics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Informatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Albany is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their bachelor's degree in Informatics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Informatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 112 bachelor's degrees in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University Professional Programs is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their bachelor's degree in Informatics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Informatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Informatics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in Informatics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Informatics. This school awarded 93 bachelor's degrees in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Informatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 83 bachelor's degrees in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Informatics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in Informatics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Informatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Informatics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in Informatics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Informatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in Informatics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 55 bachelor's degrees in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Informatics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in Informatics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 42 bachelor's degrees in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 40 bachelor's degrees in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Informatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in Informatics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Informatics that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 67,926 |
| Information Technology | 42,322 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 2,635 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 1,653 |
| Human-Centered Technology Design | 778 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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