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Information Science Schools in New York

627 students earned IS degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Information Science is the 38th most popular major out of a total 280 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Information Science Majors in New York

IS majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 618
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In New York, a IS major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of IS majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 22.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 57.6%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Information Science Grads in New York

There are 51,220 people in the state and 1,240,640 people in the nation working in IS jobs.

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Wages for Information Science Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a IS grad in the state is $115,120, compared to a typical salary of $114,000 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in New York that offer IS degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,683.

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,574 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $30,268.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Fordham U. An average student at Fordham U will pay a net price of $38,147.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at UAlbany. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,240 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,262.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at NYU. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,044 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,133. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,025 Total Students

In their early career, Clarkson grads earn an average salary of $65,651. This private school has an average net price of $29,522. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Clarkson.

#9

Yeshiva University

New York
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
5,524 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,435 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Yeshiva.

#10

LIU Post

Brookville
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
15,066 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,069. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#10

SUNY Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
5,109 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,691. Graduates earn an average $41,913 after graduation.

Information Science Careers in NY

Some of the careers IS majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Systems Software Developers 27% $111,320
Computer and Information Research Scientists 21% $125,090
Computer Science Professors 17% $88,190
Computer and Information Systems Managers 15% $170,210
Computer Workers 11% $90,430

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to IS.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Computer Information Systems 2,838
Computer Science 2,020
Information Technology 948
Computer Software Applications 435
Other Computer Sciences 138
Data Processing 60
Computer Systems Analysis 29
Computer Systems Networking 16

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