General Information Science at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
If you are interested in studying General Information Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell sits in Lowell, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 184 general information science degrees were granted at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Of 16,598 students, 5,089 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,937 (12%) took at least some classes online.
General Information Science Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Rankings can help you compare University of Massachusetts-Lowell’s General Information Science program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #5 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #7 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #9 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #101 of 212 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #124 of 209 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #5 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #7 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #9 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #101 of 212 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #124 of 209 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Information Science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Information Science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are 36% women (66) and 64% men (118).
General Information Science Associate’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Of the 19 associate’s general information science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 26% were women (5) and 74% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Information Science associate’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 53% of General Information Science associate’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, above the national average of 39%.*
General Information Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Of the 151 bachelor’s general information science degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 36% were women (54) and 64% were men (97).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 89 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 15 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Minority students account for 33% of General Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, lower than the national average of 53%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Information Science Graduates
Students who finish General Information Science program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for General Information Science graduates, 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.