Compare 5 Information Science/Studies. programs in Massachusetts. Average earnings: $78,321.
With top graduates earning $106,214, Information Science/Studies stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $27K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Boston College's Information Science/Studies program leads with graduates earning $106,214, well above the $78,321 average across Massachusetts programs. Suffolk University follows at $79,156, while UMass-Lowell produces graduates earning $77,727—demonstrating that program outcomes don't simply track school prestige rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Boston College graduates borrow $19,000 and face just a 3.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, UMass-Lowell offers the best total value with an 11.1% family burden rating of 'Good'.
| 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 | Suffolk UniversityPrivate | $79,156 | 97 | $26,889 | Excellent | $38,234 | Manageable |
| #3 | $77,727 | 178 | $23,704 | Excellent | $18,400 | Good | |
| #4 | $72,095 | 24 | $25,028 | Excellent | $65,597 | High | |
| #5 | $56,413 | 11 | $22,457 | Good | $18,544 | 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 →
