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Information Science at University of Akron Main Campus

Information Science at University of Akron Main Campus

If you plan to study Information Science, take a look at what University of Akron Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Akron Main Campus is in Akron, OH.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 26 information science degrees were awarded at University of Akron Main Campus.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Akron Main Campus

Online coursework is an option at University of Akron Main Campus. Among 13,332 students, 1,951 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,794 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Information Science Rankings at University of Akron Main Campus

Rankings can help you compare University of Akron Main Campus’s Information Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #2 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Ohio #3 of 3
Best Value Ohio #3 of 3
Best Value Nationwide #15 of 151
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #16 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #99 of 151

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #2 of 16
Best Schools (Quality) Ohio #3 of 3
Best Value Ohio #3 of 3
Best Value Nationwide #12 of 112
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #15 of 16
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #71 of 112

Earnings for Information Science Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus

Graduates of University of Akron Main Campus’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
1 year $50,541

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Information Science graduates from University of Akron Main Campus stands at $17,589.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Information Science graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Information Science graduates at University of Akron Main Campus are 15% women (4) and 85% men (22).

Information Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Akron Main Campus

Of the 16 bachelor’s information science graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, 6% were women (1) and 94% were men (15).

University of Akron Main Campus gender breakdown of Information Science Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 12
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Information Science majors at University of Akron Main Campus

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus, below the national average of 53%.*

Information Science Master’s Program at University of Akron Main Campus

Of the 10 master’s information science degrees awarded at University of Akron Main Campus, 30% were women (3) and 70% were men (7).

University of Akron Main Campus gender breakdown of Information Science Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Asian 2
International (Nonresident) 5
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Information Science majors at University of Akron Main Campus

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Information Science master’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus, higher 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 University of Akron Main Campus

The Information Science program at University of Akron Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Information Science 26

Graduates of the Information Science program at University of Akron Main Campus often pursue the following types of careers:

Occupation Median Annual Wage
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Information Security Engineers
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Information Technology Project Managers
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Blockchain Engineers
Web Administrators
Web and Digital Interface Designers
Computer Occupations, All Other
Digital Forensics Analysts

References

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