Information Science Associate Degrees
There are 380 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Information Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.9% of Information Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Information Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 22,425 people earned theirInformation Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Information Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 539 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 1,046 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,605 |
| Master’s Degree | 11,021 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 197 |
Earnings of Information Science Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Information Science of $81,091 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,846 |
| 4 years | $81,091 |
| 5 years | $90,854 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Information Science. About 78.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 818 |
| Women | 228 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Information Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 594 | 56.8% |
| Asian | 61 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 103 | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 178 | 17.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 54 | 5.2% |
| Race Unknown | 25 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 20 | 1.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Information Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 467 colleges that offer a associate degree in Information Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Information Science students seeking a associate degree is University of Maryland Global Campus. This school awarded 2,259 associate degrees in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Information Science. This school awarded 1,381 associate degrees in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 863 people received their associate degree in Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 829 people received their associate degree in Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 659 associate degrees in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 518 people received their associate degree in Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 500 associate degrees in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 491 people received their associate degree in Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 476 people received their associate degree in Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 466 associate degrees in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 439 people received their associate degree in Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 384 people received their associate degree in Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 324 associate degrees in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their associate degree in Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 315 people received their associate degree in Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 302 people received their associate degree in Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 294 associate degrees in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 283 people received their associate degree in Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Gateway Community College is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 279 associate degrees in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cleveland State University is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 276 associate degrees in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Information Science Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | 22,425 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Information Science that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 118,381 |
| Computer Science | 79,857 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 57,935 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 15,581 |
| Computer Programming | 15,336 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.