Master’s Degrees in Information Science
Featured 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 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 IS Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 8,428 people earned their master's degree in is. This makes it the 33rd most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in is at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 8,428 |
Graduate Certificate | 327 |
Doctor’s Degree | 186 |
Earnings of IS Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in is is $71,873. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $69,819 to a high of $92,342.

Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for is students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in is. About 55.2% of graduates in this field are male.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 4,652 |
Women | 3,776 |

The racial-ethnic distribution of is master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 799 |
Black or African American | 571 |
Hispanic or Latino | 452 |
White | 1,810 |
International Students | 4,443 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 353 |

Most Popular IS Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 154 colleges that offer a master’s degree in is. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for is students seekinga master's degree is University of Maryland Global Campus. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. 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 is from UMGC. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women. Data shows that UMGC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,873.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for is majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 is from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 40% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in is at University of California - Berkeley make a median salary of 71,873.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for is majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. 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 is from UIUC. Of these students, 59% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,873.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in is. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 is from UT Dallas. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in is at The University of Texas at Dallas make a median salary of 71,873.
Boston University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in is. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 is from Boston U. Of these students, 35% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Boston University is graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,873.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in is. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. 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 is from U-M. About 64% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,873.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in is. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 is from UW Seattle. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. University of Washington - Seattle Campus is graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,873.
The 8th most popular school in the country for is majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Utah. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. 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 is from U of U. About 46% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that U of U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,873.
The 9th most popular school in the country for is majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maryland - Baltimore County. Roughly 13,400 attend the school each year. 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 is from UMBC. About 45% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UMBC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,873.
The 9th most popular school in the country for is majors who are seeking their master's degree is New Jersey Institute of Technology. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 is from NJIT. Of these students, 42% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. New Jersey Institute of Technology is graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,873.
The 11th most popular school in the country for is majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. 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 is from Texas A&M College Station. About 49% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $71,873.
The 12th most popular school in the country for is majors who are seeking their master's degree is Drexel University. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 is from Drexel. About 38% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Drexel University is graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,873.
Syracuse University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in is. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. 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 is from Syracuse. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. Syracuse University is graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,873.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in is. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. 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 is from UT Austin. About 68% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in is at The University of Texas at Austin make a median salary of 71,873.
The 15th most popular school in the country for is majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pace University - New York. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. 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 is from Pace University. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in is at Pace University - New York make a median salary of 71,873.
The 17th most popular school in the country for is majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida State University. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 is from Florida State. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Florida State University is graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,873.
The 18th most popular school in the country for is majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 is from Pitt. About 30% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $71,873.
The 20th most popular school in the country for is majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. 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 is from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 72% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in is at Rutgers University - New Brunswick make a median salary of 71,873.
Related Programs
Learn about other programs related to Information Science that might interest you.
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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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to is that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Computer Information Systems | 29,534 |
Computer Science | 22,206 |
Information Technology | 11,160 |
Computer Software Applications | 3,929 |
Computer Systems Analysis | 1,092 |
References
*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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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