Information Science at Florida State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Information Science, you may want to check out the program at Florida State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 165 information science degrees were granted at Florida State University.
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Studying Online at Florida State University
Distance learning is available at Florida State University. Among 43,889 students, 5,761 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,571 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Information Science Rankings at Florida State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Florida State University’s Information Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Florida | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 45 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #46 of 209 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #103 of 212 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Florida | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 45 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #46 of 209 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #103 of 212 |
Earnings for Information Science Graduates from Florida State University
Students who complete Florida State University’s Information Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,120 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Information Science graduates at Florida State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Information Science graduates at Florida State University are 84% women (139) and 16% men (26).
Information Science Master’s Program at Florida State University
Among the 159 master’s information science degrees awarded at Florida State University, 84% were women (134) and 16% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Science master’s degree recipients at Florida State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 99 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Black / African American | 21 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 34% of Information Science master’s degree recipients at Florida State University, above the national average of 20%.*
Information Science Doctoral Program at Florida State University
Of the 3 doctoral information science degrees awarded at Florida State University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Science doctoral degree recipients at Florida State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Information Science doctoral degree recipients at Florida State 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 Florida State University
The Information Science program at Florida State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Information Science | 165 |
Top-Paying Careers for Information Science Graduates
Graduates of the Information Science program at Florida State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Information Science majors, 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.