by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Drexel. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Drexel as a strong choice for information science, placing at #58 out of 206 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Information Science Schools | 58 of 206 |
| Best Information Science Schools in Pennsylvania | 5 of 14 |
| Best Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 22 of 65 |
The following degree levels are available for information science at Drexel, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Drexel University handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in information science.
Drexel is among the very best schools in the country for information science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Information Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Drexel go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $101,525 a year. This is above $83,624, the median for all majors at Drexel.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Drexel, information science students borrow a median amount of $29,125 in student loans. This is above $28,915, the typical median for all majors at Drexel.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,766 | $60,042 |
| Fees | $2,370 | $2,370 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of information science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of information science bachelor’s degree graduates at Drexel are Asian. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a bachelor’s in information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Drexel conferred 20 bachelor’s degrees in information science/studies in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (35%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Drexel. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Information Science | 28 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Information Science | 3 |
