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Information Science at Syracuse University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Information Science, consider the program at Syracuse University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Syracuse University is located in Syracuse, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 318 information science degrees were awarded at Syracuse University.

Studying Online at Syracuse University

Online coursework is an option at Syracuse University. Among 22,589 students, 2,298 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,396 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Information Science Rankings at Syracuse University

Rankings can help you compare Syracuse University’s Information Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#2 of 33
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#7 of 66
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#21 of 212
Best Value	New York	#28 of 32
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#61 of 65
Best Value	Nationwide	#205 of 209

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#2 of 33
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#7 of 66
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#21 of 212
Best Value	New York	#28 of 32
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#61 of 65
Best Value	Nationwide	#205 of 209

Earnings for Information Science Graduates from Syracuse University

Graduates of Syracuse 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	$68,606
2 years	$76,338
3 years	$84,422
4 years	$98,098
5 years	$110,515

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Information Science graduates from Syracuse University earn a median of $98,098, compared with $69,552 for all Syracuse University graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Information Science graduates from Syracuse University stands at $26,694.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Information Science graduates at Syracuse University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Information Science graduates at Syracuse University are 46% women (146) and 54% men (172).

Information Science Bachelor’s Program at Syracuse University

Among the 172 bachelor’s information science graduates at Syracuse University, 45% were women (78) and 55% were men (94).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	92
Hispanic / Latino	23
Black / African American	15
Asian	15
Two or More Races	8
International (Nonresident)	14
Unknown	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, below the national average of 53%.*

Information Science Master’s Program at Syracuse University

Of the 134 master’s information science degrees awarded at Syracuse University, 46% were women (62) and 54% were men (72).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	4
Asian	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	112

Minority students account for 9% of Information Science master’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Information Science Doctoral Program at Syracuse University

Among the 10 doctoral information science graduates at Syracuse University, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Black / African American	3
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Information Science doctoral degree recipients at Syracuse University, above 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 Syracuse University

The Information Science program at Syracuse University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Information Science	318

Top-Paying Careers for Information Science Graduates

Students who finish Information Science program at Syracuse University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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.