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.
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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).
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 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).
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 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 |
Careers Related to Information Science
Graduates of the Information Science program at University of Akron Main Campus often pursue the following types of careers:
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.