Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Syracuse University compares to other colleges that offer information science.
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Syracuse University is in the top 5% of the country for information science. Specifically, it ranked #16 out of 126 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Syracuse University handed out 172 bachelor’s degrees in information science.
Information Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University report a median salary of $98,098 a year. This is above $69,552, the median for all majors at Syracuse University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Syracuse University, information science students accumulate a median of $26,694 in student loans. This is above $26,159, the typical median for all majors at Syracuse University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,920 | $63,710 |
| Fees | $1,818 | $1,818 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 55% of information science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of information science bachelor’s degree graduates at Syracuse University were White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor’s in information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Among recent graduates, 54% of information science master’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of information science master’s degree graduates at Syracuse University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a master’s in information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 112 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of information science doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of information science doctoral degree graduates at Syracuse University were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a doctoral in information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the information science majors at Syracuse University.
This information science program at Syracuse University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | 318 |
Syracuse University granted 318 degrees in information science/studies recently — 46% to women and 54% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (41%).