by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how UIC stacks up against peers offering information science.
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UIC is a solid choice among schools offering information science. More specifically it was ranked #29 out of 126 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago awarded 128 bachelor’s degrees in information science.
Information Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,356 a year. This is above $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UIC, information science students borrow a median amount of $14,538 in student loans. This is below $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
Find out more about UIC tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 66% of information science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The majority of information science bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC are Asian. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 64 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the information science majors at University of Illinois Chicago.
This information science program at UIC offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | 128 |
UIC granted 128 degrees in information science/studies recently — 34% to women and 66% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (50%).