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9,717 Yearly Graduations
$52,802 Median Salary
$26,191 Median Debt
There are 259 schools in the United States where you can get your bachelor's degree in IS. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 47 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 7.5% of IS graduates were international students.

Education Levels of IS Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9,717 students earned their bachelor's degree in IS. This earns it the #3 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in IS at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 9,717
Master’s Degree 6,396
Associate Degree 986
Undergraduate Certificate 378
Graduate Certificate 344
Basic Certificate 310
Doctor’s Degree 194

Earnings of IS Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in IS is $52,802. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $44,000 and the high is $60,548.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in IS is $26,191. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $31,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,719.

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Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $367.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in IS. About 72.3% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 7,028
Women 2,689
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The racial-ethnic distribution of IS bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1,737
Black or African American 1,453
Hispanic or Latino 1,041
White 4,054
International Students 727
Other Races/Ethnicities 705
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There are 259 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in IS. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

1,726 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for IS students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Maryland Global Campus. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,726 bachelor's degrees were handed out to IS majors at UMGC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.

#2

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
867 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for IS majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The IS program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 867 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 31% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
642 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in IS. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. The IS program at University of Maryland - College Park awarded 642 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 31% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
423 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for IS majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 423 people received their bachelor's degree in IS from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 30% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

311 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for IS majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is New York City College of Technology. Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. The IS program at New York City College of Technology awarded 311 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.

290 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for IS majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Maryland - Baltimore County. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 per year. The IS program at University of Maryland - Baltimore County awarded 290 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 26% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Baruch College

New York, New York
285 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Baruch College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in IS. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 285 people received their bachelor's degree in IS from Baruch. Of these students, 36% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

260 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Arlington is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in IS. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 260 people received their bachelor's degree in IS from UT Arlington. About 25% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
204 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for IS majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Syracuse University. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 204 bachelor's degrees were handed out to IS majors at Syracuse. Of these students, 48% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of Massachusetts - Lowell

Lowell, Massachusetts
203 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Massachusetts - Lowell is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in IS. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,078 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,590 per year. The IS program at University of Massachusetts - Lowell awarded 203 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 26% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
177 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in IS. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 177 bachelor's degrees were handed out to IS majors at UWM. Of these students, 18% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
171 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for IS majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Virginia Commonwealth University. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. The IS program at Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 171 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 25% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
168 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

James Madison University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in IS. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,460 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,184 per year. The IS program at James Madison University awarded 168 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.

#14

University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
156 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Illinois at Chicago comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in IS. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,927 per year. The IS program at University of Illinois at Chicago awarded 156 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 31% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
154 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia Southern University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in IS. Roughly 26,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 154 people received their bachelor's degree in IS from GaSou. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.

#16

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
141 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in IS. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 141 bachelor's degrees were handed out to IS majors at U-M. About 70% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
120 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for IS majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Utah. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. The IS program at University of Utah awarded 120 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 20% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
102 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Boston College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in IS. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,616 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 102 bachelor's degrees were handed out to IS majors at Boston College. About 39% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
90 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for IS majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. The IS program at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus awarded 90 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 28% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Eastern Florida State College

Cocoa, Florida
84 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for IS majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Eastern Florida State College. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The IS program at Eastern Florida State College awarded 84 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.

IS Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Information Science 9,717

Below are some popular majors that are similar to IS that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer Information Systems 41,984
Computer Science 39,196
Information Technology 9,552
Computer Software Applications 4,055
Computer Programming 2,330

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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