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Information Science at Suffolk University

If you are interested in studying Information Science, you may want to check out the program at Suffolk University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Suffolk University sits in Boston, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 36 information science degrees were awarded at Suffolk University.

Online Class Availability at Suffolk University

Online coursework is an option at Suffolk University. Among 6,356 students, 31 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,162 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Information Science Graduates from Suffolk University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$52,107
3 years	$63,508
4 years	$79,156
5 years	$86,177

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Information Science graduates from Suffolk University report median earnings of $79,156, compared with $72,013 for all Suffolk University graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Information Science graduates from Suffolk University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Information Science graduates at Suffolk University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Information Science graduates at Suffolk University are 50% women (18) and 50% men (18).

Information Science Bachelor’s Program at Suffolk University

Of the 36 bachelor’s information science graduates at Suffolk University, 50% were women (18) and 50% were men (18).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	16
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Suffolk University, below the national average of 53%.*

*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 Suffolk University

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Information Science	36

Best-Paid Careers for Information Science Graduates

Those who complete Information Science program at Suffolk University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Information Science graduates, 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

• 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.