Information Science Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Information Science is offered at 380 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Information Science. This degree is more popular with male students, and about56% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.2% 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 | 1,046 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 9,605 |
| Master’s Degree | 11,021 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 197 |
Earnings of Information Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s 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)
The data on debt ranges for Information Science majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 69.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,655 |
| Women | 2,950 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Information Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,723 | 38.8% |
| Asian | 1,891 | 19.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,236 | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,473 | 15.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 412 | 4.3% |
| Race Unknown | 327 | 3.4% |
| International Students | 504 | 5.2% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Information Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 467 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Information Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Maryland Global Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Information Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,259 people received their bachelor's 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.
Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Information Science. This school awarded 1,381 bachelor's 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.
The University of Texas at Dallas is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 863 bachelor's 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 Maryland-College Park comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 829 people received their bachelor's degree in Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 659 people received their bachelor's 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Information Science. This school awarded 518 bachelor's degrees in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 500 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 491 people received their bachelor's degree in Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Information Science. This school awarded 476 bachelor's degrees in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 466 people received their bachelor's degree in Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 439 people received their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Information Science. This school awarded 384 bachelor's 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.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 324 bachelor's 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.
Syracuse University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their bachelor's 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.
Pace University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Information Science. This school awarded 315 bachelor's 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.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 302 people received their bachelor's 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 comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 294 people received their bachelor's degree in Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 283 people received their bachelor's 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.
Eastern Gateway Community College is a popular choice for Information Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 279 people received their bachelor's degree in Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cleveland State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Information Science. This school awarded 276 bachelor's degrees in Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Information Science Focus Areas
| 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 bachelor’s 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.