Informatics Doctor’s Degrees
There are 71 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Informatics. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 32.4% of Informatics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Informatics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,067 people earned theirInformatics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Informatics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 17 |
| Associate’s Degree | 76 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,470 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,438 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 66 |
Earnings of Informatics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Informatics of $77,570 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,148 |
| 4 years | $77,570 |
| 5 years | $88,131 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Informatics majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity (All Award Levels)
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Informatics. About 58.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,782 |
| Women | 1,285 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Informatics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 950 | 31.0% |
| Asian | 505 | 16.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 208 | 6.8% |
| Black or African American | 219 | 7.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 115 | 3.7% |
| Race Unknown | 69 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 995 | 32.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 32.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Informatics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 85 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Informatics. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Washington-Seattle Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Informatics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 373 doctor's degrees in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Informatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 364 doctor's degrees in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Informatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Informatics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 286 people received their doctor's degree in Informatics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 240 people received their doctor's degree in Informatics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Informatics. This school awarded 142 doctor's degrees in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Informatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clark University is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 126 doctor's degrees in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University at Albany is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their doctor's degree in Informatics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Informatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Informatics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their doctor's degree in Informatics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Informatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University Professional Programs is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 111 doctor's degrees in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Informatics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their doctor's degree in Informatics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Informatics. This school awarded 93 doctor's degrees in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Informatics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their doctor's degree in Informatics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Informatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Informatics. This school awarded 80 doctor's degrees in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Informatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their doctor's degree in Informatics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Informatics. This school awarded 67 doctor's degrees in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 55 doctor's degrees in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Informatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their doctor's degree in Informatics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in Informatics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Informatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Informatics. This school awarded 40 doctor's degrees in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 38 doctor's degrees in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Informatics that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 67,926 |
| Information Technology | 42,322 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 2,635 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 1,653 |
| Human-Centered Technology Design | 778 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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