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Information Science Schools in New York

2,262 IS students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Information Science is the 40th most popular major out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Information Science Majors in New York

IS majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,264
Master’s Degree 618
Associate Degree 319
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 52
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 52
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In New York, a IS major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of IS majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 19.3%
  • Black or African American: 11.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.1%
  • White: 30.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.4%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Information Science Grads in New York

In this state, there are 51,220 people employed in jobs related to an IS degree, compared to 1,240,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Information Science Jobs in New York

In this state, IS grads earn an average of $115,120. Nationwide, they make an average of $114,000.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer IS degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

343 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Syracuse. 69% of the teachers are full time.

311 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
15,513 Total Students

A typical student attending City Tech will pay a net price of $4,120. In their early career, City Tech grads earn an average salary of $39,174. The student loan default rate of 7.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Baruch College

New York
285 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
19,740 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,554 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

In their early career, Pace University grads earn an average salary of $50,574. The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $38,147.

#6

Lehman College

Bronx
83 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,091 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. 38% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Lehman.

#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. Graduates earn an average $51,975 after graduation. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Buffalo State

Buffalo
73 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
8,339 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Buffalo State. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,919 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,933 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,459 after earning their degree at this institution. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.40%.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%.

Information Science Careers in NY

Some of the careers IS majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Systems Software Developers 27% $111,320
Computer and Information Research Scientists 21% $125,090
Computer Science Professors 17% $88,190
Computer and Information Systems Managers 15% $170,210
Computer Workers 11% $90,430

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to IS.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Computer Science 6,508
Computer Information Systems 5,696
Information Technology 1,927
Computer Software Applications 1,261
Computer Programming 343
Data Processing 166
Other Computer Sciences 164
Computer Systems Networking 84

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