Information Science

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus · University Park, PA

Students at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus can pursue Information Science at Associate's, Bachelor's, Graduate Certificate's, and Master's levels. The Bachelor program, with 92 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $91,671 four years after completion, which is 65% above the national median for Information Science programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Computer and Information Systems Managers, Computer and Information Research Scientists, and Database Architects. Computer and Information Systems Managers is projected to grow 15% over the next decade. The median salary for Computer and Information Systems Managers is $169,510.

Associate

Median Earnings (4yr)
$69,394
Completers
0

Bachelor

Median Earnings (4yr)
$91,671
Completers
92

Graduate Certificate

Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
44

Master

Median Earnings (4yr)
$158,815
Completers
31

Related Careers

Job Title Median Salary Job Growth (10yr) Total Jobs
Computer and Information Systems Managers $169,510 15% 592,600
Computer and Information Research Scientists $145,080 20% 35,210
Database Architects $134,700 Not reported 59,920
Software Developers $132,270 Not reported 1,656,880
Computer Occupations, All Other $104,920 Not reported 437,170
Show 2 more related occupations
Job Title Median Salary Job Growth (10yr) Total Jobs
Web and Digital Interface Designers $98,540 Not reported 111,060
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $96,430 Not reported 36,150

Institution Overview

In-State Tuition
$15,356
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,356
Graduation Rate
33.9%
Total Enrollment
7,877

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