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Information Science at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

If you plan to study Information Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus sits in Seattle, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 283 information science degrees were awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Studying Online at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Many students take online classes at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Among 56,997 students, 1,656 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,704 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Information Science Rankings at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Rankings can help you compare University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Information Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #1 of 2
Best Value Far Western (Region) #1 of 9
Best Value Washington #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #2 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #4 of 212
Best Value Nationwide #30 of 209

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #1 of 2
Best Value Far Western (Region) #1 of 9
Best Value Washington #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #2 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #4 of 212
Best Value Nationwide #30 of 209

Earnings for Information Science Graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Those who finish University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Information Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Information Science at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $90,156
2 years $94,408
3 years $113,863
4 years $145,698
5 years $178,595

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Information Science graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus take home a median $145,698, compared with $90,738 for all University of Washington-Seattle Campus graduates — about 61% higher than the school-wide median.

Information Science earnings compared with all majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Information Science graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Information Science graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus are 50% women (142) and 50% men (141).

Information Science Master’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Of the 275 master’s information science graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 49% were women (136) and 51% were men (139).

University of Washington-Seattle Campus gender breakdown of Information Science Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 37
Hispanic / Latino 15
Black / African American 5
Asian 59
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 5
International (Nonresident) 126
Unknown 27
Racial-ethnic diversity of Information Science majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Minority students account for 31% of Information Science master’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, above the national average of 20%.*

Information Science Doctoral Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Among the 8 doctoral information science graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).

University of Washington-Seattle Campus gender breakdown of Information Science Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Information Science majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

*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 University of Washington-Seattle Campus

This Information Science program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Information Science 283

Top-Paying Careers for Information Science Graduates

Students who finish Information Science program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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

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