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Information Science in Pennsylvania

Information Science Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Information Science Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 96,800 people in the state and 2,990,680 people in the nation working in IS jobs.

Information Science Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Information Science Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, IS grads earn an average of $127,494. Nationwide, they make an average of $148,208.

Information Science Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 9 colleges in Pennsylvania offering IS degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,721 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $54,468 a year. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

#3

Drexel University

Philadelphia

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,209 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 78% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,776 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 75% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $54,468 after earning their degree at this institution. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $54,468 in their first year after graduation. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,721 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 96% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $54,468 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 95%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,005 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

Information Science Careers in PA

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

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View Nationwide Information Science Report

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