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General Information Science Schools in Massachusetts

In <nil>, 658 students earned their Information Science degrees in MA.

In this state, General Information Science is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 26 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Information Science Majors in Massachusetts

Information Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 312
Master’s Degree 287
Associate Degree 37
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 22

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a information science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of information science majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 43.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.6%
  • Other Races: 13.5%
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Jobs for General Information Science Grads in Massachusetts

There are 56,280 people in the state and 1,240,640 people in the nation working in information science jobs.

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Wages for General Information Science Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a information science grad in the state is $116,920, compared to a typical salary of $114,000 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer information science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

286 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
36,104 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. In their early career, Boston U grads earn an average salary of $62,743.

225 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
17,597 Total Students

In their early career, UMass Lowell grads earn an average salary of $59,876. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at UMass Lowell. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#3

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
102 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,577 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 51% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,647 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years.

#5

Merrimack College

North Andover
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
5,452 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,637 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
4,163 Total Students

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,841.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,290 Total Students

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $39,113 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
5,013 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,359 after graduation. A typical student attending Westfield will pay a net price of $19,589. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

#10

Harvard University

Cambridge
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
31,345 Total Students

7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Harvard grads earn an average salary of $87,213. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Harvard.

General Information Science Careers in MA

Some of the careers information science majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 23% $111,450
Computer Science Professors 11% $96,720
Computer and Information Systems Managers 11% $147,030
Computer Workers 10% $88,660
Systems Software Developers 10% $115,580

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