Information Science Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Information Science is offered at 380 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Information Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about43% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.7% of Information Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Information Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 22,425 people earned theirInformation Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Information Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 539 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,046 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,605 |
| Master’s Degree | 11,021 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 197 |
Earnings of Information Science Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Information Science of $81,091 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,846 |
| 4 years | $81,091 |
| 5 years | $90,854 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Information Science students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in Information Science. About 61.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 218 |
| Women | 139 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Information Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 199 | 55.7% |
| Asian | 34 | 9.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 14.0% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 11.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 2.5% |
| Race Unknown | 16 | 4.5% |
| International Students | 6 | 1.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Information Science Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 467 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Information Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Maryland Global Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Information Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,259 people received their basic certificate in Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,381 people received their basic certificate in Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 863 people received their basic certificate in Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 829 basic certificates in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 659 basic certificates in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 518 people received their basic certificate in Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 500 people received their basic certificate in Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 491 people received their basic certificate in Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 476 basic certificates in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 466 people received their basic certificate in Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Information Science. This school awarded 439 basic certificates in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 384 basic certificates in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 324 people received their basic certificate in Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Information Science. This school awarded 318 basic certificates in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 315 people received their basic certificate in Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 302 people received their basic certificate in Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 294 basic certificates in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Information Science. This school awarded 283 basic certificates in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Gateway Community College is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 279 basic certificates in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cleveland State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 276 people received their basic certificate in Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Information Science Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | 22,425 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Information Science that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 118,381 |
| Computer Science | 79,857 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 57,935 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 15,581 |
| Computer Programming | 15,336 |
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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