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Information Science at South University-Richmond

If you plan to study Information Science, take a look at what South University-Richmond. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

South University-Richmond is in Glen Allen, VA.

During the most recent reporting year, 1 information science graduations were recorded at South University-Richmond.

Online & Distance Learning at South University-Richmond

Online coursework is an option at South University-Richmond. Among 395 students, 148 (37%) studied exclusively online and 5 (1%) took at least some classes online.

Information Science Rankings at South University-Richmond

These rankings give you a sense of how South University-Richmond’s Information Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#None of 45
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#None of 212
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#None of 5
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#None of 44
Best Value	Nationwide	#None of 209
Best Value	Virginia	#None of 4

Earnings for Information Science Graduates from South University-Richmond

Graduates of South University-Richmond’s Information Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$59,218
2 years	$60,839
3 years	$62,890
4 years	$88,546
5 years	$88,529

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Information Science graduates from South University-Richmond take home a median $88,546, compared with $86,573 for all South University-Richmond graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Information Science graduates from South University-Richmond stands at $52,173.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Information Science graduates at South University-Richmond, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Information Science graduates at South University-Richmond are 100% women (1) and 0% men (0).

Information Science Master’s Program at South University-Richmond

Among the 1 master’s information science degrees awarded at South University-Richmond, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Science master’s degree recipients at South University-Richmond.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Information Science Concentrations at South University-Richmond

The Information Science program at South University-Richmond includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Information Science	1

Highest-Paying Careers for Information Science Graduates

Graduates of the Information Science program at South University-Richmond work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Information Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts	$119,226
Data Warehousing Specialists	$117,424

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.