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 VCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in information science.
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VCU is a solid choice among schools offering information science. More specifically it was ranked #38 out of 126 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 134 bachelor’s degrees in information science.
Information Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VCU report a median salary of $80,681 a year. This is above $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at VCU, information science students accumulate a median of $24,364 in student loans. This is above $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
Learn more about VCU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 66% of information science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The largest share of information science bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU were Asian. About 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 14 |
In the most recent graduating class, 66% of information science master’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The majority of information science master’s degree graduates at VCU were Non-Resident Alien. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master’s in information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the information science majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
This information science program at VCU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | 164 |
VCU conferred 164 degrees in information science/studies in the most recent reporting year — 34% to women and 66% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (30%).