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General Information Science Schools in New York

2,262 students earned Information Science degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

A General Information Science major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Information Science Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,264
Master’s Degree 618
Associate Degree 319
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 52
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 52
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 19.3%
  • Black or African American: 11.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.1%
  • White: 30.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.4%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for General Information Science Grads in New York

In this state, there are 51,220 people employed in jobs related to an information science degree, compared to 1,240,640 nationwide.

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Wages for General Information Science Jobs in New York

In this state, information science grads earn an average of $115,120. Nationwide, they make an average of $114,000.

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

343 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

In their early career, Syracuse grads earn an average salary of $58,773. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

311 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
15,513 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. In their early career, City Tech grads earn an average salary of $39,174. The full-time teacher rate is 28%.

#3

Baruch College

New York
285 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
19,740 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,554 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $38,147. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,330 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Fordham U.

#6

Lehman College

Bronx
83 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,091 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,658 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,119. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

#8

Buffalo State

Buffalo
73 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
8,339 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,785. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,919 a year.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,933 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.40%. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

37% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,575 after earning their degree at this institution.

General Information Science Careers in NY

Some of the careers information science majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Systems Software Developers 27% $111,320
Computer and Information Research Scientists 21% $125,090
Computer Science Professors 17% $88,190
Computer and Information Systems Managers 15% $170,210
Computer Workers 11% $90,430

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