by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how FHSU compares to other colleges that offer information science.
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FHSU holds a strong position among schools offering information science. More specifically it was ranked #167 out of 212 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Kansas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Fort Hays State University conferred 48 bachelor’s degrees in information science.
Information Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,087 a year. This is above $51,930, the median for all majors at FHSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FHSU, information science students accumulate a median of $26,427 in student loans. This is above $25,986, the typical median for all majors at FHSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,140 | $16,522 |
| Fees | $1,219 | $1,219 |
Read more about FHSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 81% of information science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of information science bachelor’s degree graduates at FHSU were White. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor’s in information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the information science majors at Fort Hays State University.
The information science program at FHSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | 48 |
FHSU conferred 48 completions in information science/studies in the most recent reporting year — 19% to women and 81% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%). Some of these were earned through distance education.