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Information Science at Drexel University

If you plan to study Information Science, you may want to check out the program at Drexel University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Drexel University sits in Philadelphia, PA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 51 information science degrees were awarded at Drexel University.

Online & Distance Learning at Drexel University

Online coursework is an option at Drexel University. Among 21,153 students, 3,757 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,321 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Information Science Rankings at Drexel University

Use these rankings to compare Drexel University’s Information Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#6 of 14
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#14 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#23 of 66
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#60 of 65
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#61 of 212
Best Value	Nationwide	#202 of 209

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#6 of 14
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#14 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#23 of 66
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#60 of 65
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#61 of 212
Best Value	Nationwide	#202 of 209

Earnings for Information Science Graduates from Drexel University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$75,631
2 years	$78,893
3 years	$86,102
4 years	$101,525
5 years	$110,984

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Information Science graduates from Drexel University report median earnings of $101,525, compared with $83,624 for all Drexel University graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Information Science graduates from Drexel University stands at $29,125.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Information Science graduates at Drexel University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Information Science graduates at Drexel University are 37% women (19) and 63% men (32).

Information Science Bachelor’s Program at Drexel University

Of the 20 bachelor’s information science graduates at Drexel University, 50% were women (10) and 50% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	4
Asian	7
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Drexel University, higher than the national average of 53%.*

Information Science Master’s Program at Drexel University

Among the 28 master’s information science graduates at Drexel University, 29% were women (8) and 71% were men (20).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	19

Minority students account for 14% of Information Science master’s degree recipients at Drexel University, below the national average of 20%.*

Information Science Doctoral Program at Drexel University

Among the 3 doctoral information science graduates at Drexel University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Science doctoral degree recipients at Drexel University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Information Science doctoral degree recipients at Drexel University, higher than the national average of 23%.*

*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 Drexel University

This Information Science program at Drexel University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Information Science	51

Highest-Paying Careers for Information Science Graduates

Students who finish Information Science program at Drexel University pursue many career paths. Here 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.