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Information Science at Missouri University of Science and Technology

What traits are you looking for in a school for Information Science, consider the program at Missouri University of Science and Technology. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Missouri University of Science and Technology is located in Rolla, MO.

During the most recent reporting year, 99 information science graduations were recorded at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Online & Distance Learning at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Many students take online classes at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Among 7,154 students, 436 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,939 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Information Science Rankings at Missouri University of Science and Technology

These rankings give you a sense of how Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Information Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 13
Best Value	Missouri	#1 of 2
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#3 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#59 of 212
Best Value	Nationwide	#60 of 209

Earnings for Information Science Graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology

Those who finish Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Information Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$57,932
2 years	$61,516
3 years	$66,723
4 years	$77,909
5 years	$83,687

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Information Science graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology take home a median $77,909, compared with $81,796 for all Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Information Science graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology stands at $25,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Information Science graduates at Missouri University of Science and Technology, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Information Science graduates at Missouri University of Science and Technology are 35% women (35) and 65% men (64).

Information Science Bachelor’s Program at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Of the 44 bachelor’s information science degrees awarded at Missouri University of Science and Technology, 25% were women (11) and 75% were men (33).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	34
Black / African American	3
Asian	5
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 20% of Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri University of Science and Technology, below the national average of 53%.*

Information Science Master’s Program at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Among the 54 master’s information science degrees awarded at Missouri University of Science and Technology, 43% were women (23) and 57% were men (31).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	48
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 4% of Information Science master’s degree recipients at Missouri University of Science and Technology, below 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 Missouri University of Science and Technology

The Information Science program at Missouri University of Science and Technology offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Information Science	99

Highest-Paying Careers for Information Science Graduates

Graduates of the Information Science program at Missouri University of Science and Technology go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying 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.