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Information Science at Northern Kentucky University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Information Science, consider the program at Northern Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Northern Kentucky University sits in Highland Heights, KY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 32 information science degrees were granted at Northern Kentucky University.

Online & Distance Learning at Northern Kentucky University

Online coursework is an option at Northern Kentucky University. Of 15,347 students, 6,624 (43%) studied exclusively online and 4,682 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Information Science Rankings at Northern Kentucky University

Use these rankings to compare Northern Kentucky University’s Information Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#2 of 2
Best Value	Kentucky	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#32 of 45
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#36 of 45
Best Value	Nationwide	#109 of 151
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#124 of 151

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#1 of 1
Best Value	Kentucky	#1 of 1
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#5 of 30
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#12 of 30
Best Value	Nationwide	#29 of 112
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#73 of 112

Earnings for Information Science Graduates from Northern Kentucky University

Students who complete Northern Kentucky University’s Information Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$50,162
2 years	$36,560
4 years	$52,984
5 years	$65,863

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Information Science graduates from Northern Kentucky University report median earnings of $52,984, compared with $63,438 for all Northern Kentucky University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Information Science graduates from Northern Kentucky University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Information Science graduates at Northern Kentucky University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Information Science graduates at Northern Kentucky University are 44% women (14) and 56% men (18).

Information Science Bachelor’s Program at Northern Kentucky University

Of the 15 bachelor’s information science graduates at Northern Kentucky University, 40% were women (6) and 60% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Kentucky University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 7% of Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Kentucky University, lower than the national average of 53%.*

Information Science Master’s Program at Northern Kentucky University

Of the 17 master’s information science degrees awarded at Northern Kentucky University, 47% were women (8) and 53% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Science master’s degree recipients at Northern Kentucky University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	7

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Information Science master’s degree recipients at Northern Kentucky University, lower than the national average of 20%.*

*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 Northern Kentucky University

This Information Science program at Northern Kentucky University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Information Science	32

Careers Related to Information Science

Those who complete Information Science program at Northern Kentucky University frequently move into the following types of careers:

Occupation	Median Annual Wage
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$35,659
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians	$82,846
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Web Administrators	$62,692
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$88,198
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Digital Forensics Analysts	$119,226

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.