Master’s Degrees in Information Science
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Education Levels of IS Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6,396 students earned their master's degree in IS. This makes it the 4th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in IS 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 IS Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in IS is $72,151. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $65,694 and the high is $82,087.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for IS majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in IS. 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 IS 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 IS Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 154 colleges that offer a master’s degree in IS. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Maryland Global Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for IS majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 IS majors at UMGC. Of these students, 42% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for IS majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 370 master's degrees were handed out to IS majors at UC Berkeley. About 36% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for IS majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The IS program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign awarded 367 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in IS. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 346 people received their master's degree in IS from UT Dallas. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
Boston University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in IS. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. 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 IS program at Boston University awarded 286 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 30% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in IS. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 242 master's degrees were handed out to IS majors at U-M. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in IS. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 203 people received their master's degree in IS from UW Seattle. About 49% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for IS majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Utah. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 181 master's degrees were handed out to IS majors at U of U. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in IS. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 166 people received their master's degree in IS from UMBC. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
New Jersey Institute of Technology comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in IS. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 166 master's degrees were handed out to IS majors at NJIT. Of these students, 38% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for IS majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 IS from Texas A&M College Station. About 48% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Drexel University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in IS. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. 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 IS majors at Drexel. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
Syracuse University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in IS. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 137 master's degrees were handed out to IS majors at Syracuse. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in IS. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The IS program at The University of Texas at Austin awarded 132 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 69% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pace University - New York comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in IS. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 128 master's degrees were handed out to IS majors at Pace University. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
Southern Methodist University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in IS. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. 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. The IS program at Southern Methodist University awarded 116 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 21% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in IS. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 108 master's degrees were handed out to IS majors at Florida State. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in IS. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. 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. The IS program at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus awarded 106 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 40% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for IS majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fordham University. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The IS program at Fordham University awarded 97 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 48% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in IS. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 85 master's degrees were handed out to IS majors at Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Information Science | 6,396 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to IS that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 18,992 |
| Computer Science | 14,364 |
| Information Technology | 9,181 |
| Computer Software Applications | 3,555 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 628 |
References
*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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