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General Information Science Schools in Virginia

485 students earned Information Science degrees in Virginia in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, General Information Science is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Information Science Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 397
Master’s Degree 64
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 20.8%
  • Black or African American: 15.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 43.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.4%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for General Information Science Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 60,090 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 Virginia

Information Science grads earn an average of $119,860 in the state and $114,000 nationwide.

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

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
28,594 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at VCU. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

#2

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
168 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
22,166 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
3,223 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. In their early career, Strayer University - Virginia grads earn an average salary of $31,690. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 16% are considered full time.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
4,584 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $25,031. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
8,998 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,605. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 71% of the teachers are full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
38,628 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. A typical student attending GMU will pay a net price of $18,581.

#8

Averett University

Danville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
1,336 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,317 Total Students

In their early career, Hampton grads earn an average salary of $44,267. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
462 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,319. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

General Information Science Careers in VA

Some of the careers information science majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Computer and Information Research Scientists 23% $126,060
Systems Software Developers 15% $117,400
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $164,200
Computer Science Professors 12% $70,710
Computer Workers 12% $104,840

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