Associate Degrees in Information Science
Education Levels of IS Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 968 people earned their associate degree in is. This makes it the 91st most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in is at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,632 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,428 |
| Associate Degree | 968 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 375 |
| Graduate Certificate | 327 |
| Basic Certificate | 286 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 186 |
Earnings of IS Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in is is $38,976. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $37,961 to a high of $46,862.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for is majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in is. About 77.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 754 |
| Women | 214 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of is associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 67 |
| Black or African American | 142 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 105 |
| White | 560 |
| International Students | 14 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 80 |
Most Popular IS Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 90 colleges that offer an associate degree in is. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ivy Tech Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for is majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their associate degree in is from Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 21% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Ivy Tech Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,976.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for is majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hudson Valley Community College. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their associate degree in is from HVCC. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women. Hudson Valley Community College is graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,976.
The 4th most popular school in the country for is majors who are seeking their associate degree is Eastern Gateway Community College. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their associate degree in is from Eastern Gateway Community College. Of these students, 25% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in is at Eastern Gateway Community College make a median salary of 38,976.
University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in is. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in is from UC Blue Ash College. Of these students, 12% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College is graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,976.
SUNY Westchester Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in is. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in is from SUNY Westchester Community College. Of these students, 7% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. SUNY Westchester Community College is graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,976.
The 7th most popular school in the country for is majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cuyahoga Community College District. Each year, around 18,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in is from Cuyahoga Community College District. About 13% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Cuyahoga Community College District is graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,976.
ITI Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in is. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in is from ITI Technical College. About 3% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. ITI Technical College is graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,976.
The 9th most popular school in the country for is majors who are seeking their associate degree is Alfred State College. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in is from Alfred State. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in is at Alfred State College make a median salary of 38,976.
Bunker Hill Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in is. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in is from BHCC. About 34% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in is at Bunker Hill Community College make a median salary of 38,976.
Onondaga Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in is. Each year, around 8,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in is from OCC. Of these students, 9% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that OCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,976.
The 12th most popular school in the country for is majors who are seeking their associate degree is University of Massachusetts - Lowell. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,330 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in is from UMass Lowell. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women. University of Massachusetts - Lowell is graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,976.
SUNY Broome comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in is. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in is from SUNY Broome. Of these students, 33% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in is at SUNY Broome make a median salary of 38,976.
Rockland Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in is. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in is from Rockland Community College. Of these students, 44% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Rockland Community College is graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,976.
Niagara County Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in is. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in is from Niagara County Community College. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women. Data shows that Niagara County Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,976.
North Central Texas College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in is. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in is from NCTC. About 26% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in is at North Central Texas College make a median salary of 38,976.
Florida Institute of Technology - Online is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in is. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in is from Florida Institute of Technology - Online. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that Florida Institute of Technology - Online graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,976.
Potomac State College of West Virginia University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in is. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in is from WVU Potomac State College. About 13% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in is at Potomac State College of West Virginia University make a median salary of 38,976.
Zane State College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in is. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in is from Zane State College. Data shows that Zane State College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,976.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to is that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 12,111 |
| Information Technology | 8,375 |
| Computer Science | 4,695 |
| Computer Programming | 3,930 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 2,733 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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