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. See how University of Massachusetts-Lowell stacks up against peers offering information science.
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University of Massachusetts-Lowell is the top-ranked school in the United States for information science. In particular, it placed #1 out of 26 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Lowell conferred 151 bachelor’s degrees in information science.
Information Science students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Massachusetts-Lowell earn a median of $77,727 a year. This is higher than $77,628, the median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, information science students borrow a median amount of $20,767 in student loans. This is lower than $25,991, the typical median for all majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,078 | $35,544 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 74% of information science associate’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The majority of information science associate’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell were White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Lowell with a associate’s in information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 64% of information science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of information science bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Lowell with a bachelor’s in information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the information science majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
The information science program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | 184 |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell awarded 184 degrees in information science/studies in the most recent reporting year — 36% to women and 64% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (58%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.