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Information Science in Massachusetts

Information Science Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Information Science Grads in Massachusetts

There are 93,630 people in the state and 2,990,680 people in the nation working in IS jobs.

Information Science Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Information Science Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, IS grads earn an average of $164,075. Nationwide, they make an average of $148,208.

Information Science Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 7 colleges in Massachusetts that offer IS degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,834 a year. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,431 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,875 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,267 in their first year after graduation. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,564 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,520 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $77,159 after earning their degree at this institution. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Harvard University

Cambridge

Graduates earn a median salary of $92,518 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 3% of applicants. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

Information Science Careers in MA

Some of the careers IS majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $35,659
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians $82,846
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Web Administrators $62,692
Web and Digital Interface Designers $88,198
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Digital Forensics Analysts $119,226
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Database Architects $148,480

Below are some popular majors that are similar to IS.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Computer Information Systems 118,381
Computer Science 79,857
Information Technology 57,935
Computer Software Applications 15,581
Computer Programming 15,336
Computer Systems Networking 15,034
Computer Systems Analysis 3,034
Data Processing 2,131

View all majors related to Information Science

View Nationwide Information Science Report

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