by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at The U. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, The U highly for information science, ranked #34 out of 206 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Information Science Schools | 34 of 206 |
| Best Information Science Schools in Utah | 1 of 2 |
| Best Information Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 of 7 |
The following degree levels are available for information science at The U, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 113 |
| Master’s | 181 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Utah handed out 113 bachelor’s degrees in information science.
The U is among the very best schools in the country for information science at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Information Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from The U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $97,280 a year. This is higher than $74,538, the median for all majors at The U.
To complete a bachelor’s at The U, information science students accumulate a median of $24,041 in student loans. This is above $20,739, the typical median for all majors at The U.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,749 | $29,701 |
| Fees | $1,159 | $1,159 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 71% of information science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of information science bachelor’s degree graduates at The U are White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor’s in information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 8 |
The U awarded 113 bachelor’s degrees in information science/studies in the most recent reporting year — 29% to women and 71% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at The U. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Information Science | 181 |
