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Information Science at University of Akron Main Campus

If you plan to study Information Science, take a look at what University of Akron Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Akron Main Campus is in Akron, OH.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 26 information science degrees were awarded at University of Akron Main Campus.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Akron Main Campus

Online coursework is an option at University of Akron Main Campus. Among 13,332 students, 1,951 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,794 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Information Science Rankings at University of Akron Main Campus

Rankings can help you compare University of Akron Main Campus’s Information Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#4 of 10
Best Value	Ohio	#4 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#17 of 36
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#18 of 36
Best Value	Nationwide	#81 of 209
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#110 of 212

Earnings for Information Science Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus

Graduates of University of Akron Main Campus’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	$50,541

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Information Science graduates from University of Akron Main Campus stands at $17,589.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Information Science graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Information Science graduates at University of Akron Main Campus are 15% women (4) and 85% men (22).

Information Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Akron Main Campus

Of the 16 bachelor’s information science graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, 6% were women (1) and 94% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus, below the national average of 53%.*

Information Science Master’s Program at University of Akron Main Campus

Of the 10 master’s information science degrees awarded at University of Akron Main Campus, 30% were women (3) and 70% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Information Science master’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus, higher 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 University of Akron Main Campus

The Information Science program at University of Akron Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Information Science	26

Highest-Paying Careers for Information Science Graduates

Students who finish Information Science program at University of Akron Main Campus pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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.