by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of South Alabama. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of South Alabama highly for information science, coming in at #178 out of 206 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Information Science Schools | 178 of 206 |
| Best Information Science Schools in Alabama | 2 of 3 |
| Best Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region | 30 of 44 |
The table below lists every degree level available for information science at University of South Alabama, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
| Master’s | 35 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Alabama conferred 11 bachelor’s degrees in information science.
University of South Alabama 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 majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of South Alabama report a median salary of $67,914 a year. This is below $79,052, the median for all majors at University of South Alabama.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of South Alabama, information science students borrow a median amount of $30,550 in student loans. This is higher than $26,513, the typical median for all majors at University of South Alabama.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,256 | $17,952 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 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 University of South Alabama are White. Roughly 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a bachelor’s in information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of South Alabama awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in information science/studies in the latest year of data — 27% to women and 73% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%).
Graduate study is also available at University of South Alabama. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Information Science | 35 |
