Master’s Degrees in General Information Science
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Education Levels of Information Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 6,396 earned their master's degree in information science. This earns it the #3 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for information science majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in information science. About 55.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,527 |
| Women | 2,869 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of information science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 626 |
| Black or African American | 634 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 363 |
| White | 1,829 |
| International Students | 2,572 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 372 |
Most Popular Information Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 154 colleges that offer a master’s degree in information science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for information science students seekinga master's degree is University of Maryland Global Campus. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. 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, 462 master's degrees were handed out to information science majors at UMGC. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 370 people received their master's degree in information science from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 36% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in information science. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 367 master's degrees were handed out to information science majors at UIUC. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in information science. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 346 master's degrees were handed out to information science majors at UT Dallas. About 42% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in information science. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. The information science program at Boston University awarded 286 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 30% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in information science. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. 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, 242 people received their master's degree in information science from U-M. About 61% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in information science. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 203 master's degrees were handed out to information science majors at UW Seattle. Of these students, 49% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Utah is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in information science. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. 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 181 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 28% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in information science. Roughly 13,400 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 166 master's degrees were handed out to information science majors at UMBC. About 42% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New Jersey Institute of Technology is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in information science. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,342 per year. The information science program at New Jersey Institute of Technology awarded 166 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 163 people received their master's degree in information science from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 48% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Drexel University. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 144 master's degrees were handed out to information science majors at Drexel. About 31% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Syracuse University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in information science. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. 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, 137 people received their master's degree in information science from Syracuse. About 42% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in information science. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 132 people received their master's degree in information science from UT Austin. Of these students, 69% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pace University - New York is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in information science. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,000 per year. The information science program at Pace University - New York awarded 128 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 45% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in information science. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,672 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 116 people received their master's degree in information science from SMU. Of these students, 21% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for information science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida State University. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. The information science program at Florida State University awarded 108 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 78% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in information science. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 106 master's degrees were handed out to information science majors at Pitt. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
Fordham University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in information science. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 97 people received their master's degree in information science from Fordham U. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in information science. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. 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. The information science program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick awarded 85 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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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