Compare 6 Information Science/Studies. programs in Pennsylvania. Average earnings: $75,193.
With top graduates earning $93,411, 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 $18K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Drexel University's Information Science/Studies program leads with graduates earning $93,411, well above the $75,193 state average. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus follows at $80,233, while Albright College reaches $80,037—demonstrating that outcomes vary by program quality, not just institutional reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Drexel graduates borrow $25,325 and face just a 4.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.27.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $93,411 | 47 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Manageable |
| #2 | $80,233 | 976 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Manageable | |
| #3 | Albright CollegePrivate | $80,037 | 12 | $27,000 | Excellent | $31,921 | Manageable |
| #4 | $74,870 | 87 | $24,250 | Excellent | $35,031 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $65,286 | 18 | $25,000 | Good | $23,528 | Manageable | |
| #6 | Elizabethtown CollegePrivate | $57,318 | 17 | $27,000 | Good | $51,299 | High |
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 →
