by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at VCU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates VCU among the top schools in the country for information science, ranked #56 out of 206 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Information Science Schools | 56 of 206 |
| Best Information Science Schools in Virginia | 3 of 5 |
| Best Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 of 44 |
Here is each degree level offered in information science at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 134 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 134 bachelor’s degrees in information science.
VCU is a solid choice among schools offering information science at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Information Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VCU report a median salary of $80,681 a year. This is above $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at VCU, information science students accumulate a median of $24,364 in student loans. This is above $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 66% of information science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The largest share of information science bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU were Asian. About 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 14 |
VCU conferred 134 bachelor’s completions in information science/studies in the most recent reporting year — 34% to women and 66% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (32%).
Graduate study is also available at VCU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Information Science | 29 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Information Science | 1 |
