Graduate Certificates in General Information Science
Featured General Information Science Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Computer Information Systems
Use technology to drive crucial business strategies with the online BS in Computer Information Systems program at Southern New Hampshire University.
AS in Information Technologies
Gain the specialized knowledge and critical-thinking skills required to begin a career in tech with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Information Technologies
Gain a well-rounded education while preparing for a career in IT with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Featured General Information Science Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Computer Information Systems
Use technology to drive crucial business strategies with the online BS in Computer Information Systems program at Southern New Hampshire University.
AS in Information Technologies
Gain the specialized knowledge and critical-thinking skills required to begin a career in tech with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Information Technologies
Gain a well-rounded education while preparing for a career in IT with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Information Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 327 people earned their graduate certificate in information science. This makes it the 59th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in information science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 8,428 |
| Graduate Certificate | 327 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 186 |
Earnings of Information Science Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for information science majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in information science. About 53.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 176 |
| Women | 151 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of information science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 192 |
| International Students | 38 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
Most Popular Information Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 66 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in information science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for information science students seekinga graduate certificate is University of North Texas. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their graduate certificate in information science from UNT. About 83% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in information science. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their graduate certificate in information science from UT Dallas. Of these students, 42% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in information science. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in information science from UMGC. Of these students, 45% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in information science from UW - Madison. About 70% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Johns Hopkins University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in information science. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in information science from Johns Hopkins. About 62% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Norwich University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in information science from Norwich.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in information science. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in information science from UA Little Rock. About 22% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maine is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in information science. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,026 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in information science from UMaine.
Hood College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in information science. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in information science from Hood. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Dakota State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in information science. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,999 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in information science from Dakota State. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in information science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in information science from VCU.
Missouri University of Science and Technology is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in information science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in information science from Missouri University of Science and Technology.
The 14th most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is New Jersey Institute of Technology. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in information science from NJIT. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
East Carolina University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in information science. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in information science from ECU.
Merrimack College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in information science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,636 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,208 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in information science from Merrimack.
The 17th most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Nebraska at Omaha. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in information science from UNOMAHA. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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AS in Information Technologies
Gain the specialized knowledge and critical-thinking skills required to begin a career in tech with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Information Technologies
Gain a well-rounded education while preparing for a career in IT with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Information Technologies
Build the digital know-how required to become a leader in technology with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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