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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BS in Computer Information Systems
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AS in Information Technologies
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the is program at Rutgers New Brunswick is $299 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the is majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
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.
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.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 173 |
Black or African American | 32 |
Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
White | 111 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
Other Races | 20 |
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.
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.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 4 |
Black or African American | 11 |
Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
White | 37 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Computer Information Systems | 800 |
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