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Information Science at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

423 Bachelor's Degrees
85 Master's Degrees
13 Doctor's Degrees
The Information Science major is part of the computer & information sciences program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks among other schools offering degrees in is.

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Information Science Degrees Available at Rutgers New Brunswick

Rutgers New Brunswick IS Rankings

Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #22 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for is majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Information Science (With Aid) 4
Best Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Information Science (With Aid) 5
Best Information Science Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Information Science (Income Over $110k) 8
Best Information Science Colleges for Veterans 9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Information Science (Income $0-$30k) 9
Best Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools 9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Information Science (Income $30-$48k) 9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Information Science (Income $0-$30k) 9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Information Science (Income Over $110k) 9
Best Information Science Doctor’s Degree Schools 10
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Information Science (Income $48-$75k) 10
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Information Science (Income $30-$48k) 10
Best Value Colleges for Information Science (With Aid) 11
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Information Science (Income $48-$75k) 11
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Information Science (Income $75-$110k) 11
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Information Science 12
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Information Science (Income $75-$110k) 13
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Information Science Graduates 14
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Information Science (With Aid) 15
Best Value Colleges for Information Science (Income $0-$30k) 17
Best Information Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 17
Best Information Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 18
Best Value Colleges for Information Science (Income $30-$48k) 19
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Information Science (Income $0-$30k) 20
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Information Science (Income $30-$48k) 21
Best Information Science Schools 22
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Information Science (Income Over $110k) 23
Best Value Colleges for Information Science (Income Over $110k) 24
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Information Science (Income $48-$75k) 27
Best Value Colleges for Information Science (Income $48-$75k) 28
Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools 31
Best Information Science Graduate Degree Schools 32
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Information Science (Income $75-$110k) 32
Best Value Colleges for Information Science (Income $75-$110k) 33
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Information Science 39
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Information Science Graduates 58
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Information Science 59
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Information Science 68
Best Value Colleges for Information Science 76
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Information Science Graduates 90
Highest Paid Information Science Graduates 98

Popularity of IS at Rutgers New Brunswick

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 423 bachelor's degrees in information science. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 409 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 85 students received their master’s degree in is from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #20 most popular school for is master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in is in 2021, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do IS Graduates from Rutgers New Brunswick Make?

$50,779 Bachelor's Median Salary
$50,597 Master's Median Salary

Salary of IS Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

IS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,779 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $52,802 for all is students.

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Salary of IS Graduates with a Master's Degree

IS majors graduating with a master's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick make a median salary of $50,597 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,151.

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How Much Student Debt Do IS Graduates from Rutgers New Brunswick Have?

$25,000 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of IS Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick, is students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all is bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,191.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the is program at Rutgers New Brunswick is $299 per month.

Rutgers New Brunswick IS Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the is majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.

Rutgers New Brunswick Information Science Bachelor’s Program

Of the 423 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in is from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2021, 70% were men and 30% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in is.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 173
Black or African American 32
Hispanic or Latino 57
White 111
Non-Resident Aliens 30
Other Races 20

Rutgers New Brunswick Information Science Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 85 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in is from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 20% were men and 80% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in is.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 11
Hispanic or Latino 12
White 37
Non-Resident Aliens 21
Other Races 0

Majors Similar to IS

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