Master’s Degrees 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, 8,428 people earned their master's degree in information science. This earns it the #29 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for information science majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for information science majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in information science. About 55.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,652 |
| Women | 3,776 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of information science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 799 |
| Black or African American | 571 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 452 |
| White | 1,810 |
| International Students | 4,443 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 353 |
Most Popular Information Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 154 colleges that offer a master’s degree in information science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Maryland Global Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for information science majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 462 people received their master's degree in information science from UMGC. About 46% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 370 people received their master's degree in information science from UC Berkeley. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in information science. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 367 people received their master's degree in information science from UIUC. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 346 people received their master's degree in information science from UT Dallas. About 47% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in information science. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 286 people received their master's degree in information science from Boston U. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in information science. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 242 people received their master's degree in information science from U-M. Of these students, 64% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in information science. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their master's degree in information science from UW Seattle. About 52% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Utah is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in information science. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their master's degree in information science from U of U. Of these students, 46% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in information science. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their master's degree in information science from UMBC. Of these students, 45% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New Jersey Institute of Technology is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in information science. 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, 166 people received their master's degree in information science from NJIT. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their master's degree in information science from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 49% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Drexel University. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their master's degree in information science from Drexel. Of these students, 38% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Syracuse University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in information science. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in information science from Syracuse. About 42% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in information science. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's degree in information science from UT Austin. Of these students, 68% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pace University - New York is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in information science. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,091 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their master's degree in information science from Pace University. About 36% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida State University. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their master's degree in information science from Florida State. About 81% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in information science. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their master's degree in information science from Pitt. Of these students, 30% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in information science. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in information science from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 72% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Related Programs
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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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