Bachelor’s Degrees in General Information Science
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Education Levels of Information Science Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9,717 students earned their bachelor's degree in information science. This earns it the #4 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 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for information science majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for information science majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in information science. About 72.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7,028 |
| Women | 2,689 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of information science 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 |
Most Popular Information Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 259 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in information science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Maryland Global Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for information science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,726 people received their bachelor's degree in information science from UMGC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in information science. 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 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.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in information science. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 642 people received their bachelor's degree in information science from UMCP. About 31% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in information science. 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 information science from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 30% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is New York City College of Technology. Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 311 people received their bachelor's degree in information science from City Tech. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for information science 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 290 people received their bachelor's degree in information science from UMBC. Of these students, 26% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Baruch College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in information science. 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 information science from Baruch. Of these students, 36% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Arlington. 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. The information science program at The University of Texas at Arlington awarded 260 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 25% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Syracuse University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in information science. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 204 people received their bachelor's degree in information science from Syracuse. Of these students, 48% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Massachusetts - Lowell. 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, 203 bachelor's degrees were handed out to information science majors at UMass Lowell. About 26% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in information science. 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 information science majors at UWM. Of these students, 18% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for information science 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 171 bachelor's degrees were handed out to information science majors at VCU. Of these students, 25% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
James Madison University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in information science. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 168 bachelor's degrees were handed out to information science majors at JMU. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.
University of Illinois at Chicago is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in information science. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 156 bachelor's degrees were handed out to information science majors at UIC. About 31% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Georgia Southern University. 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. The information science program at Georgia Southern University awarded 154 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 141 people received their bachelor's degree in information science from U-M. About 70% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Utah is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in information science. 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 information science 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.
Boston College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in information science. 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. The information science program at Boston College awarded 102 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 39% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in information science. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 90 people received their bachelor's degree in information science from Pitt. About 28% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for information science 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 people received their bachelor's degree in information science from EFSC. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% 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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