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Information Science in Pennsylvania

Information Science Schools in Pennsylvania

1,357 Information Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Information Science is the 29th most popular major in the state out of a total 718 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Information Science Majors in Pennsylvania

Information Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 220
Post-Master’s Certificate 44
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 44
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a information science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of information science majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 52.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.3%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Information Science Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 42,890 people in the state and 1,240,640 people in the nation working in information science jobs.

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Wages for Information Science Jobs in Pennsylvania

Information Science grads earn an average of $105,900 in the state and $114,000 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer information science degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia
152 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 55%. An average student at Drexel will pay a net price of $35,596. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years.

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127 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $32,223. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it.

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110 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $29,187. 77% of the teachers are full time.

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#4

Robert Morris University

Moon Township
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,134 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,724. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#6

DeSales University

Center Valley
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,302 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. An average student at DeSales will pay a net price of $28,928. It takes the average student 5.00 years to graduate.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. 72% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $24,128.

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Information Science Careers in PA

Some of the careers information science majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 13% $106,800
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $139,180
Computer Workers 7% $84,660

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