Compare 34 Information Science/Studies. programs in the South. Average earnings: $65,677.
With top graduates earning $101,605, 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 $36K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Florida Institute of Technology's Information Science program leads with graduates earning $101,605, followed by James Madison University at $97,364. The average across all 34 programs is $65,677, yet these outcomes demonstrate how program-specific factors drive results more than overall institutional rankings.
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, UT Arlington leads with an 8.2% family burden, showing the best choice depends on who's paying.
Highest program earnings: $101,605
Strong outcomes ($97,364) with 76% acceptance
2.8% payment burden | Excellent
8.2% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $101,605 | 50 | $27,000 | Excellent | $29,276 | Good | |
| #2 | James Madison UniversityPublic | $97,364 | 168 | $20,093 | Excellent | $37,285 | Good |
| #3 | $95,042 | 559 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Good | |
| #4 | $90,138 | 72 | $14,000 | Excellent | $25,072 | Good | |
| #5 | $83,967 | 28 | $25,000 | Excellent | $11,900 | Good | |
| #6 | $82,936 | 248 | $19,500 | Excellent | $26,987 | Good | |
| #7 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $77,185 | 126 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,443 | Manageable |
| #8 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $76,549 | 24 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,463 | Manageable |
| #9 | Salisbury UniversityPublic | $75,999 | 55 | $21,000 | Excellent | $33,815 | Manageable |
| #10 | $75,393 | 233 | $17,527 | Excellent | $12,313 | Good | |
| #11 | $75,165 | 14 | $23,750 | Excellent | $35,414 | Manageable | |
| #12 | $74,728 | 26 | $25,000 | Excellent | $44,122 | Challenging | |
| #13 | $73,990 | 186 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,585 | Manageable | |
| #14 | Towson UniversityPublic | $72,968 | 41 | $18,718 | Excellent | $28,489 | Manageable |
| #15 | $71,263 | 128 | $23,250 | Excellent | $16,000 | Good | |
| #16 | Radford UniversityPublic | $71,208 | 14 | $24,000 | Excellent | $22,158 | Manageable |
| #17 | $70,361 | 79 | $23,833 | Excellent | $19,000 | Manageable | |
| #18 | $67,914 | 15 | $24,929 | Excellent | $26,683 | Manageable | |
| #19 | $66,915 | 21 | $18,973 | Excellent | $11,724 | Good | |
| #20 | $66,316 | 10 | $22,310 | Excellent | $14,836 | Manageable | |
| #21 | College Of CharlestonPublic | $63,069 | 21 | $23,250 | Excellent | $35,971 | Challenging |
| #22 | Morgan State UniversityPublic | $55,711 | 32 | $27,250 | Good | $22,000 | Challenging |
| #23 | $52,984 | 46 | $23,000 | Good | $14,877 | Challenging | |
| #24 | $52,449 | 44 | $19,250 | Good | $23,211 | Challenging | |
| #25 | $50,539 | 36 | $17,750 | Good | $12,100 | 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 →
