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Information Science at DePaul University

Information Science at DePaul University

If you plan to study Information Science, consider the program at DePaul University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

DePaul University is located in Chicago, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 112 information science degrees were awarded at DePaul University.

Online & Distance Learning at DePaul University

Online coursework is an option at DePaul University. Among 21,210 students, 2,424 (11%) studied exclusively online and 9,056 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Information Science Rankings at DePaul University

Rankings can help you compare DePaul University’s Information Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #5 of 10
Best Value Illinois #10 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #11 of 36
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #36 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #57 of 212
Best Value Nationwide #183 of 209

Earnings for Information Science Graduates from DePaul University

Graduates of DePaul University’s Information Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Information Science at DePaul University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $76,431
2 years $86,867
3 years $95,166
4 years $103,726
5 years $116,422

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Information Science graduates from DePaul University earn a median of $103,726, compared with $71,700 for all DePaul University graduates — about 45% higher than the school-wide median.

Information Science earnings compared with all majors at DePaul University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Information Science graduates from DePaul University comes in at $25,916.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Information Science graduates at DePaul University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Information Science graduates at DePaul University are 38% women (42) and 62% men (70).

Information Science Bachelor’s Program at DePaul University

Of the 18 bachelor’s information science degrees awarded at DePaul University, 17% were women (3) and 83% were men (15).

DePaul University gender breakdown of Information Science Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Hispanic / Latino 3
Asian 9
Two or More Races 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Information Science majors at DePaul University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 78% of Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at DePaul University, above the national average of 53%.*

Information Science Master’s Program at DePaul University

Among the 94 master’s information science degrees awarded at DePaul University, 41% were women (39) and 59% were men (55).

DePaul University gender breakdown of Information Science Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 8
Asian 8
International (Nonresident) 62
Unknown 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Information Science majors at DePaul University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Information Science master’s degree recipients at DePaul 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 DePaul University

This Information Science program at DePaul University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Information Science 112

Top-Paying Careers for Information Science Graduates

Graduates of the Information Science program at DePaul University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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

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