Compare 29 Information Science/Studies. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $70,557.
Information Science/Studies programs produce graduates earning between $65,673 and $106,214—a $40K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 29 ranked programs in the Northeast, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Boston College's Information Science program leads with graduates earning $106,214, well above the $70,557 regional average. Norwich University follows at $98,551, proving that smaller programs can compete with prestigious names. Drexel rounds out the top three at $93,411, showing consistent strength across different program types.
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, CUNY NYC College of Technology leads with a 6.8% family burden, proving 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 | Norwich UniversityPrivate | $98,551 | 20 | $25,000 | Excellent | $22,052 | Good |
| #3 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $93,411 | 47 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Manageable |
| #4 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $88,954 | 69 | $18,228 | Excellent | $21,400 | Good |
| #5 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $84,923 | 216 | $26,000 | Excellent | $39,841 | Manageable |
| #6 | $82,898 | 48 | $21,000 | Excellent | $22,866 | Good | |
| #7 | $81,920 | 409 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Good | |
| #8 | $80,233 | 976 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Manageable | |
| #9 | Albright CollegePrivate | $80,037 | 12 | $27,000 | Excellent | $31,921 | Manageable |
| #10 | Suffolk UniversityPrivate | $79,156 | 97 | $26,889 | Excellent | $38,234 | Manageable |
| #11 | $77,727 | 178 | $23,704 | Excellent | $18,400 | Good | |
| #12 | $74,870 | 87 | $24,250 | Excellent | $35,031 | Manageable | |
| #13 | $73,937 | 41 | $12,584 | Excellent | $16,107 | Good | |
| #14 | $73,588 | 244 | $11,512 | Excellent | $20,000 | Good | |
| #15 | $72,095 | 24 | $25,028 | Excellent | $65,597 | High | |
| #16 | Cuny Lehman CollegePublic | $67,295 | 66 | $10,950 | Excellent | $11,955 | Excellent |
| #17 | $66,700 | 40 | $21,000 | Excellent | $27,655 | Manageable | |
| #18 | $66,307 | 16 | $17,250 | Excellent | $18,928 | Manageable | |
| #19 | Stockton UniversityPublic | $65,834 | 76 | $20,500 | Excellent | $23,182 | Manageable |
| #20 | $65,673 | 268 | $10,533 | Excellent | $9,563 | Excellent | |
| #21 | $65,286 | 18 | $25,000 | Good | $23,528 | Manageable | |
| #22 | Pace UniversityPrivate | $64,005 | 17 | $23,250 | Excellent | $46,275 | High |
| #23 | Suny At FredoniaPublic | $60,589 | 10 | $24,250 | Good | $17,580 | Manageable |
| #24 | $58,684 | 70 | $21,028 | Excellent | $12,951 | Manageable | |
| #25 | 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.
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