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Information Science at American University

If you plan to study Information Science, take a look at what American University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

American University is in Washington, DC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 7 information science graduations were recorded at American University.

Online & Distance Learning at American University

Online coursework is an option at American University. Of 12,321 students, 895 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,822 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Information Science Rankings at American University

Use these rankings to compare American University’s Information Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Information Science graduates at American University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Information Science graduates at American University are 29% women (2) and 71% men (5).

Information Science Master’s Program at American University

Of the 7 master’s information science degrees awarded at American University, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Science master’s degree recipients at American University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Information Science master’s degree recipients at American University, lower than the national average of 20%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Information Science Concentrations at American University

The Information Science program at American University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Information Science	7

Highest-Paying Careers for Information Science Graduates

Graduates of the Information Science program at American University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Information Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts	$119,226
Data Warehousing Specialists	$117,424

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.