General Information Science Master’s Degrees
There are 380 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Information Science. This degree is more popular with male students, and about22% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 61.8% 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 (this page) | 11,021 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 197 |
Earnings of General Information Science Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Information Science students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 57.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,966 |
| Women | 4,402 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Information Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,719 | 16.6% |
| Asian | 841 | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 460 | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 573 | 5.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 154 | 1.5% |
| Race Unknown | 207 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 6,403 | 61.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 61.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Information Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 467 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Information Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Information Science students seeking a master's degree is University of Maryland Global Campus. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,259 people received their master's degree in General Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses is a popular choice for General Information Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,381 people received their master's degree 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 Dallas is a popular choice for General Information Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 863 master's degrees 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 Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for General Information Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 829 master's degrees in General Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 659 people received their master's degree 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 518 people received their master's degree 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 is a popular choice for General Information Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 500 people received their master's degree in General Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Information Science. This school awarded 491 master's degrees 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 Maryland-Baltimore County is a popular choice for General Information Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 476 people received their master's degree 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.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 466 people received their master's degree in General Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Information Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 439 people received their master's degree in General Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Information Science. This school awarded 384 master's degrees 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 Arlington comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 324 people received their master's degree in General Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Information Science. This school awarded 318 master's degrees 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.
Pace University is a popular choice for General Information Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 315 master's degrees 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.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 302 people received their master's degree in General Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 294 master's degrees 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 Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 283 people received their master's degree in General Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Gateway Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Information Science. This school awarded 279 master's degrees 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.
Cleveland State University is a popular choice for General Information Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 276 people received their master's degree in General Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Information Science here go on to 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
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