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Information Science in Massachusetts

Information Science Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Information Science Grads in Massachusetts

93,630 people in the state and 2,990,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to IS.

Information Science Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Information Science Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, IS grads earn an average of $164,075. Nationwide, they make an average of $148,208.

Information Science Wages Nationwide vs. MA

Our data covers 7 colleges in Massachusetts offering IS degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,834 a year. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,431 a year. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,875 after earning their degree at this institution. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,267 in their first year after graduation. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,564 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,520 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $77,159 a year. The school admits about 85% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

#7

Harvard University

Cambridge

Graduates earn a median salary of $92,518 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 3% of applicants. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

Information Science Careers in MA

Some of the careers IS majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Software Developers 14% $76,447
Web and Digital Interface Designers 13% $88,198
Computer and Information Systems Managers 10% $175,079
Computer and Information Research Scientists 8% $61,002
Penetration Testers 7% $93,800
Blockchain Engineers 5% $123,667
Database Architects 4% $148,480
Data Warehousing Specialists 4% $117,424
Video Game Designers 3% $62,617
Web Administrators 1% $62,692
Computer Occupations, All Other 0% $159,837
Document Management Specialists -1% $147,490

Below are some popular majors that are similar to IS.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Computer Information Systems 118,381
Computer Science 79,857
Information Technology 57,935
Computer Software Applications 15,581
Computer Programming 15,336
Computer Systems Networking 15,034
Computer Systems Analysis 3,034
Data Processing 2,131

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