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Information Science at SUNY Polytechnic Institute

What traits are you looking for in a school for Information Science, you may want to check out the program at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

SUNY Polytechnic Institute is in Utica, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 information science graduations were recorded at SUNY Polytechnic Institute.

Studying Online at SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Many students take online classes at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. Among 2,733 students, 948 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 781 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Information Science Rankings at SUNY Polytechnic Institute

These rankings give you a sense of how SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s Information Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#16 of 32
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#24 of 65
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#31 of 33
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#62 of 66
Best Value	Nationwide	#85 of 209
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#182 of 212

Earnings for Information Science Graduates from SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Graduates of SUNY Polytechnic Institute’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	$50,429
2 years	$42,963
3 years	$52,805
4 years	$69,444
5 years	$69,890

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Information Science graduates from SUNY Polytechnic Institute take home a median $69,444, compared with $72,167 for all SUNY Polytechnic Institute graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Information Science graduates at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 39% women (9) and 61% men (14).

Information Science Bachelor’s Program at SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Of the 11 bachelor’s information science degrees awarded at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, 27% were women (3) and 73% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, lower than the national average of 53%.*

Information Science Master’s Program at SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Of the 12 master’s information science graduates at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, 50% were women (6) and 50% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Information Science master’s degree recipients at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, 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 SUNY Polytechnic Institute

This Information Science program at SUNY Polytechnic Institute includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Information Science	23

Best-Paid Careers for Information Science Graduates

Those who complete Information Science program at SUNY Polytechnic Institute 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.