by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NSU among the top schools in the country for information science, placing at #162 out of 206 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Information Science Schools | 162 of 206 |
| Best Information Science Schools in Louisiana | 1 of 5 |
| Best Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region | 24 of 44 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in information science at NSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern State University of Louisiana conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in information science.
NSU is among the very best schools in the country for information science at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
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 |
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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 |
NSU awarded 22 bachelor’s completions in information science/studies recently — 27% to women and 73% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (55%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Information Science | 4 |
