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General Information Science Schools in Massachusetts

844 students earned Information Science degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

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 400
Master’s Degree 372
Associate Degree 47
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 19
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 19
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 19
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

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: 11.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 40.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.2%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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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
32,718 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,395. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Boston U. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%.

225 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,079. 91% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
102 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

56% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,599. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. In their early career, Suffolk grads earn an average salary of $47,459.

#5

Merrimack College

North Andover
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.50% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,389 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $35,307. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,328 after earning their degree at this institution.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,924 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,135 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.50%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,395 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $19,583.

#10

Harvard University

Cambridge
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

An average student at Harvard will pay a net price of $13,872. In their early career, Harvard grads earn an average salary of $77,816. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid.

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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