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Information Science Schools in Florida

235 students earned IS degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Information Science is the 48th most popular major out of a total 223 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Information Science Majors in Florida

IS majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 207
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a IS major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of IS majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 17.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.4%
  • White: 41.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.9%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Information Science Grads in Florida

47,570 people in the state and 1,240,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to IS.

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Wages for Information Science Jobs in Florida

IS grads earn an average of $101,120 in the state and $114,000 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Florida that offer IS degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

A typical student attending Florida State will pay a net price of $9,946. 85% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Florida State.

#2

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,307 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,346. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,775 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $31,009. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,122 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,199. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. In their early career, Strayer University - Florida grads earn an average salary of $30,628.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
867 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 33% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, South University, Tampa grads earn an average salary of $26,001.

Information Science Careers in FL

Some of the careers IS majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Systems Software Developers 22% $99,050
Computer and Information Systems Managers 21% $120,580
Computer Workers 19% $76,500
Computer Science Professors 15% $69,130
Computer and Information Research Scientists 13% $95,990

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to IS.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Computer Information Systems 903
Computer Systems Analysis 395
Information Technology 167
Computer Science 112
Computer Software Applications 16

View all majors related to Information Science

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