by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow 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 |
Read more about NSU tuition and fees.
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.