Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Metropolitan State University compares to other colleges that offer information science.
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Metropolitan State University is a solid choice among schools offering information science. Specifically, it ranked #122 out of 212 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Metropolitan State University awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in information science.
Information Science students who finish a bachelor’s at Metropolitan State University earn a median of $74,311 a year. This is above $61,812, the median for all majors at Metropolitan State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Metropolitan State University, information science students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is lower than $30,808, the typical median for all majors at Metropolitan State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,282 | $8,571 |
| Fees | $1,269 | $1,269 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 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 Metropolitan State University are Asian. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Metropolitan State University with a bachelor’s in information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the information science majors at Metropolitan State University.
This information science program at Metropolitan State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | 31 |
Metropolitan State University granted 31 completions in information science/studies in the most recent reporting year — 19% to women and 81% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (35%).