Master’s Degrees in General Information Science
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Education Levels of Information Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,850 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 | 5,850 |
| Graduate Certificate | 261 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 184 |
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 52.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,078 |
| Women | 2,772 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of information science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 728 |
| Black or African American | 616 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 397 |
| White | 1,879 |
| International Students | 1,895 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 335 |
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 $7,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 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 45% of this group were women, and 63% 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 $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 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 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% 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 $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 367 people received their master's degree in information science from UIUC. About 73% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Of these students, 58% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 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. Of these students, 37% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 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. About 68% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 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 42% 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. About 32% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,582 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, 40% were women and 36% 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 $15,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their master's degree in information science from NJIT. Of these students, 25% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,815 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. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
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 $56,595 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, 33% were women and 31% 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 $58,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,428 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in information science from Syracuse. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.
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 $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 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. About 65% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $48,152 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,560 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. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in information science. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their master's degree in information science from SMU. Of these students, 20% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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 $19,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,962 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, 50% were women and 10% 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 $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 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. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
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*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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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