Bachelor’s Degrees in Information Science
Education Levels of IS Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,632 people earned their bachelor's degree in is. This earns it the #52 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in is is $58,651. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $49,687 to a high of $71,000.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in is is $12,514. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $26,069 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $6,491.
The median monthly payment of a is graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $149.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in is. About 72.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,942 |
| Women | 2,690 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of is bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,680 |
| Black or African American | 1,512 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,064 |
| White | 4,011 |
| International Students | 617 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 748 |
Most Popular IS Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 259 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in is. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for is students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Maryland Global Campus. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,726 people received their bachelor's degree in is from UMGC. Of these students, 23% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in is at University of Maryland Global Campus make a median salary of 58,651.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in is. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 867 people received their bachelor's degree in is from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 34% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in is at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 58,651.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in is. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 642 people received their bachelor's degree in is from UMCP. About 35% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UMCP graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,651.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in is. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 423 people received their bachelor's degree in is from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in is at Rutgers University - New Brunswick make a median salary of 58,651.
New York City College of Technology comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in is. Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 311 people received their bachelor's degree in is from City Tech. Of these students, 20% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. New York City College of Technology is graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,651.
The 6th most popular school in the country for is majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Maryland - Baltimore County. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 290 people received their bachelor's degree in is from UMBC. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in is at University of Maryland - Baltimore County make a median salary of 58,651.
Baruch College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in is. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 285 people received their bachelor's degree in is from Baruch. Of these students, 32% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Baruch College is graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,651.
The 8th most popular school in the country for is majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Arlington. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 260 people received their bachelor's degree in is from UT Arlington. Of these students, 29% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in is at The University of Texas at Arlington make a median salary of 58,651.
The 9th most popular school in the country for is majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Syracuse University. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their bachelor's degree in is from Syracuse. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in is at Syracuse University make a median salary of 58,651.
University of Massachusetts - Lowell is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in is. 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, 203 people received their bachelor's degree in is from UMass Lowell. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women. University of Massachusetts - Lowell is graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,651.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in is. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their bachelor's degree in is from UWM. Of these students, 20% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,651.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in is. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their bachelor's degree in is from VCU. About 24% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in is at Virginia Commonwealth University make a median salary of 58,651.
James Madison University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in is. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,856 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their bachelor's degree in is from JMU. About 21% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. James Madison University is graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,651.
The 14th most popular school in the country for is majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their bachelor's degree in is from UIC. Of these students, 27% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UIC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,651.
Georgia Southern University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in is. Roughly 26,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their bachelor's degree in is from GaSou. Of these students, 20% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Georgia Southern University is graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,651.
The 16th most popular school in the country for is majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their bachelor's degree in is from U-M. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,651.
University of Utah comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in is. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their bachelor's degree in is from U of U. About 21% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Utah is graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,651.
Boston College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in is. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their bachelor's degree in is from Boston College. Of these students, 30% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Boston College is graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,651.
The 19th most popular school in the country for is majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their bachelor's degree in is from Pitt. About 28% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,651.
Eastern Florida State College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in is. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their bachelor's degree in is from EFSC. Of these students, 21% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Eastern Florida State College is graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,651.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to is that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 44,489 |
| Computer Science | 43,697 |
| Information Technology | 11,682 |
| Computer Software Applications | 4,223 |
| Computer Programming | 2,503 |
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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