Compare 93 Information Science/Studies. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $67,901. Top programs: $106,214+.
The highest-earning Information Science/Studies program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $26K earnings gap across 93 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Boston College's Information Science/Studies program leads with graduates earning $106,214, well above the $67,901 average. Florida Institute of Technology follows at $101,605, while University of Michigan-Ann Arbor reaches $99,659. These outcomes reflect program strength, not just institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduates borrow $14,000 and face just a 2.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, Utah Valley University leads with a 5.5% family burden—proof that the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Boston CollegePrivate | $106,214 | 85 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | Good |
| #2 | $101,605 | 50 | $27,000 | Excellent | $29,276 | Good | |
| #3 | $99,659 | 167 | $19,500 | Excellent | $30,250 | Good | |
| #4 | Norwich UniversityPrivate | $98,551 | 20 | $25,000 | Excellent | $22,052 | Good |
| #5 | James Madison UniversityPublic | $97,364 | 168 | $20,093 | Excellent | $37,285 | Good |
| #6 | $95,042 | 559 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Good | |
| #7 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $93,411 | 47 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Manageable |
| #8 | University Of UtahPublic | $90,312 | 97 | $19,000 | Excellent | $18,886 | Good |
| #9 | $90,138 | 72 | $14,000 | Excellent | $25,072 | Good | |
| #10 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $88,954 | 69 | $18,228 | Excellent | $21,400 | Good |
| #11 | Utah Valley UniversityPublic | $86,824 | 60 | $14,750 | Excellent | $9,582 | Excellent |
| #12 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $84,923 | 216 | $26,000 | Excellent | $39,841 | Manageable |
| #13 | $83,967 | 28 | $25,000 | Excellent | $11,900 | Good | |
| #14 | Friends UniversityPrivate | $83,607 | 6 | $25,000 | Excellent | $15,000 | Good |
| #15 | Northwestern UniversityPrivate | $83,546 | 50 | $15,000 | Excellent | $26,966 | Good |
| #16 | $82,936 | 248 | $19,500 | Excellent | $26,987 | Good | |
| #17 | $82,898 | 48 | $21,000 | Excellent | $22,866 | Good | |
| #18 | $81,920 | 409 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Good | |
| #19 | $80,233 | 976 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Manageable | |
| #20 | Albright CollegePrivate | $80,037 | 12 | $27,000 | Excellent | $31,921 | Manageable |
| #21 | Suffolk UniversityPrivate | $79,156 | 97 | $26,889 | Excellent | $38,234 | Manageable |
| #22 | Utah State UniversityPublic | $78,628 | 108 | $14,340 | Excellent | $13,923 | Excellent |
| #23 | $78,415 | 56 | $24,500 | Excellent | $26,392 | Manageable | |
| #24 | $77,947 | 18 | $20,000 | Excellent | $36,000 | Manageable | |
| #25 | $77,909 | 47 | $23,250 | Excellent | $30,462 | Manageable |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
