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Information Science at Kennesaw State University

If you plan to study Information Science, consider the program at Kennesaw State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Kennesaw State University sits in Kennesaw, GA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 166 information science degrees were awarded at Kennesaw State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Kennesaw State University

Online coursework is an option at Kennesaw State University. Among 47,764 students, 10,435 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 25,369 (53%) took at least some classes online.

Information Science Rankings at Kennesaw State University

Use these rankings to compare Kennesaw State University’s Information Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#1 of 7
Best Value	Georgia	#5 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#21 of 45
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#25 of 44
Best Value	Nationwide	#113 of 209
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#141 of 212

Earnings for Information Science Graduates from Kennesaw State University

Those who finish Kennesaw State 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	$63,978
2 years	$62,236
3 years	$67,567
4 years	$70,361
5 years	$83,632

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Information Science graduates from Kennesaw State University take home a median $70,361, compared with $65,849 for all Kennesaw State University graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Information Science graduates from Kennesaw State University stands at $25,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Information Science graduates at Kennesaw State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Information Science graduates at Kennesaw State University are 36% women (59) and 64% men (107).

Information Science Bachelor’s Program at Kennesaw State University

Of the 94 bachelor’s information science degrees awarded at Kennesaw State University, 32% were women (30) and 68% were men (64).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	34
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	29
Asian	8
Two or More Races	8
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 59% of Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Kennesaw State University, above the national average of 53%.*

Information Science Master’s Program at Kennesaw State University

Of the 72 master’s information science degrees awarded at Kennesaw State University, 40% were women (29) and 60% were men (43).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	27
Asian	4
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Information Science master’s degree recipients at Kennesaw State University, above 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 Kennesaw State University

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Information Science	166

Best-Paid Careers for Information Science Graduates

Those who complete Information Science program at Kennesaw State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.