Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how NSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in information science.
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NSU ranks competitively among schools offering information science. In particular, it placed #140 out of 212 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana handed out 22 bachelor’s degrees in information science.
Information Science students who finish a bachelor’s at NSU report a median salary of $83,967 a year. This is higher than $54,388, the median for all majors at NSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NSU, information science students borrow a median amount of $29,000 in student loans. This is above $27,418, the typical median for all majors at NSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
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Among recent graduates, 73% of information science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of information science bachelor’s degree graduates at NSU were White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor’s in information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a master’s degree in information science from NSU identified as men.
The largest share of information science master’s degree graduates at NSU were White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a master’s in information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
The information science program at NSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | 26 |
NSU awarded 26 degrees in information science/studies recently — 23% to women and 77% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (58%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.