Information Science at Texas A&M University-College Station
If you are interested in studying Information Science, you may want to check out the program at Texas A&M University-College Station. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Texas A&M University-College Station is in College Station, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 196 information science degrees were awarded at Texas A&M University-College Station.
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Studying Online at Texas A&M University-College Station
Many students take online classes at Texas A&M University-College Station. Among 78,321 students, 4,350 (6%) studied exclusively online and 26,832 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Information Science Rankings at Texas A&M University-College Station
These rankings give you a sense of how Texas A&M University-College Station’s Information Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #6 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #6 of 21 |
| Best Value | Texas | #18 of 21 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #20 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #69 of 212 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #149 of 209 |
Earnings for Information Science Graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station
Graduates of Texas A&M University-College Station’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 | $65,694 |
| 2 years | $64,358 |
| 3 years | $74,132 |
| 4 years | $87,349 |
| 5 years | $104,850 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Information Science graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station take home a median $87,349, compared with $74,589 for all Texas A&M University-College Station graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Information Science graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Information Science graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station are 43% women (84) and 57% men (112).
Information Science Master’s Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Of the 182 master’s information science graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, 45% were women (81) and 55% were men (101).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Science master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 56 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 98 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Information Science master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, lower than 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 Texas A&M University-College Station
The Information Science program at Texas A&M University-College Station breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Information Science | 196 |
Top-Paying Careers for Information Science Graduates
Students who finish Information Science program at Texas A&M University-College Station go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
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