Associate Degrees in General Information Science
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Education Levels of Information Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 986 earned their associate degree in information science. This earns it the #10 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in information science 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 Information Science Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for information science majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for information science majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in information science. About 78.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 769 |
| Women | 217 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of information science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 59 |
| Black or African American | 112 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 110 |
| White | 624 |
| International Students | 20 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 61 |
Most Popular Information Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 90 colleges that offer an associate degree in information science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for information science students seekingan associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The information science program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 159 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their associate 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 information science program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 71 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 20% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hudson Valley Community College. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 associate degrees were handed out to information science majors at HVCC. About 30% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Eastern Gateway Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in information science. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. The information science program at Eastern Gateway Community College awarded 63 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 22% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in information science. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The information science program at University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College awarded 39 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 15% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
SUNY Westchester Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in information science. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The information science program at SUNY Westchester Community College awarded 32 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 13% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cuyahoga Community College District. Each year, around 18,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The information science program at Cuyahoga Community College District awarded 31 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their associate degree is ITI Technical College. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 associate degrees were handed out to information science majors at ITI Technical College. About 27% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Alfred State College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in information science. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their associate degree in information science from Alfred State. Of these students, 20% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bunker Hill Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in information science. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 associate degrees were handed out to information science majors at BHCC. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
Onondaga Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in information science. Each year, around 8,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The information science program at Onondaga Community College awarded 24 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
University of Massachusetts - Lowell comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in information science. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 associate degrees were handed out to information science majors at UMass Lowell. Of these students, 18% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
SUNY Broome comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in information science. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The information science program at SUNY Broome awarded 21 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rockland Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in information science. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 associate degrees were handed out to information science majors at Rockland Community College. About 25% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Niagara County Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in information science. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 associate degrees were handed out to information science majors at Niagara County Community College. Of these students, 11% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Central Texas College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in information science. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their associate degree in information science from NCTC. About 22% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Florida Institute of Technology - Online. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. The information science program at Florida Institute of Technology - Online awarded 17 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 24% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Manchester Community College. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 associate degrees were handed out to information science majors at MCC. Of these students, 6% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Potomac State College of West Virginia University. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 associate degrees were handed out to information science majors at WVU Potomac State College. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Bossier Parish Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in information science. Roughly 6,000 attend the school each year. The information science program at Bossier Parish Community College awarded 15 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
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*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.
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