Information Science at University of Massachusetts-Boston
What traits are you looking for in a school for Information Science, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Boston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is in Boston, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 142 information science graduations were recorded at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Of 15,575 students, 1,700 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Information Science Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Rankings can help you compare University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Information Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #106 of 112 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #112 of 112 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Information Science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Information Science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston are 44% women (62) and 56% men (80).
Information Science Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Among the 142 master’s information science degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Boston, 44% were women (62) and 56% were men (80).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Science master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 134 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 4% of Information Science master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston, 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston
This Information Science program at University of Massachusetts-Boston includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Information Science | 142 |
Careers Related to Information Science
Those who complete Information Science program at University of Massachusetts-Boston 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.