General Information Science Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in General Information Science is offered at 380 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in General Information Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and43% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.7% of General Information Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Information Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 22,425 students earned theirGeneral Information Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Information Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 539 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,046 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,605 |
| Master’s Degree | 11,021 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 197 |
Earnings of General Information Science Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in General Information Science of $81,091 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 | $67,846 |
| 4 years | $81,091 |
| 5 years | $90,854 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in General Information Science. About 61.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 218 |
| Women | 139 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Information Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 199 | 55.7% |
| Asian | 34 | 9.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 14.0% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 11.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 2.5% |
| Race Unknown | 16 | 4.5% |
| International Students | 6 | 1.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.7% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular General Information Science Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 467 colleges that offer a basic certificate in General Information Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Maryland Global Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Information Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 2,259 basic certificates in General Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses is a popular choice for General Information Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1,381 basic certificates in General Information Science 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 Dallas is a popular choice for General Information Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 863 people received their basic certificate in General Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for General Information Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 829 basic certificates in General Information Science 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 California-Berkeley comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Information Science. This school awarded 659 basic certificates in General Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 518 people received their basic certificate in General Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 500 people received their basic certificate in General Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for General Information Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 491 people received their basic certificate in General Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a popular choice for General Information Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 476 basic certificates in General Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 466 people received their basic certificate in General Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Information Science. This school awarded 439 basic certificates in General Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for General Information Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 384 people received their basic certificate in General Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 324 people received their basic certificate in General Information Science 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 General Information Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 318 basic certificates in General Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University is a popular choice for General Information Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 315 people received their basic certificate in General Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is a popular choice for General Information Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 302 basic certificates in General Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for General Information Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 294 people received their basic certificate in General Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for General Information Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 283 people received their basic certificate in General Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Gateway Community College is a popular choice for General Information Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 279 basic certificates in General Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in General Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cleveland State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in General Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 276 people received their basic certificate in General Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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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
More about our data sources and methodologies.