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Information Science at University of Nebraska at Omaha

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

University of Nebraska at Omaha sits in Omaha, NE.

During the most recent reporting year, 87 information science degrees were granted at University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Online Class Availability at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Many students take online classes at University of Nebraska at Omaha. Of 14,972 students, 3,647 (24%) studied exclusively online and 7,714 (52%) took at least some classes online.

Information Science Rankings at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Rankings can help you compare University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Information Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Nebraska	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Nebraska	#2 of 3
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#5 of 13
Best Value	Nationwide	#59 of 209
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#111 of 212

Earnings for Information Science Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha

Students who complete University of Nebraska at Omaha’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	$67,342
2 years	$71,608
3 years	$77,562
4 years	$98,897
5 years	$99,530

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Information Science graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha take home a median $98,897, compared with $55,365 for all University of Nebraska at Omaha graduates — about 79% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Information Science graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha is $21,147.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Information Science graduates at University of Nebraska at Omaha, by degree type.

Program-wide, Information Science graduates at University of Nebraska at Omaha are 33% women (29) and 67% men (58).

Information Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Of the 40 bachelor’s information science graduates at University of Nebraska at Omaha, 22% were women (9) and 78% were men (31).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Black / African American	5
Asian	5
Two or More Races	7
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska at Omaha, below the national average of 53%.*

Information Science Master’s Program at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Of the 40 master’s information science degrees awarded at University of Nebraska at Omaha, 38% were women (15) and 62% were men (25).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	35

Minority students account for 8% of Information Science master’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska at Omaha, 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 University of Nebraska at Omaha

This Information Science program at University of Nebraska at Omaha offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Information Science	87

Highest-Paying Careers for Information Science Graduates

Those who complete Information Science program at University of Nebraska at Omaha pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.