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Information Science Schools in Virginia

99 IS students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Information Science is the 65th most popular major in the state out of a total 227 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Information Science Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 92
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of IS majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.1%
  • Black or African American: 20.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 28.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 32.3%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Information Science Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 60,090 people employed in jobs related to an IS degree, compared to 1,240,640 nationwide.

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Wages for Information Science Jobs in Virginia

In this state, IS grads earn an average of $119,860. Nationwide, they make an average of $114,000.

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There are 6 colleges in Virginia that offer IS degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
4,797 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,628 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $23,189. The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at VCU.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,947 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,789. Graduates earn an average $33,245 after graduation. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
412 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at South University, Richmond. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
14% Graduation Rate
403 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,200. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Information Science Careers in VA

Some of the careers IS majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 23% $126,060
Systems Software Developers 15% $117,400
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $164,200
Computer Science Professors 12% $70,710
Computer Workers 12% $104,840

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Computer Information Systems 635
Computer Software Applications 342
Information Technology 274
Other Computer Sciences 202
Computer Programming 38
Computer Systems Networking 35
Computer Science 10

View all majors related to Information Science

View Nationwide Information Science Report

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