Tuition costs are a reality of post-secondary education, but it’s important not to be discouraged. If your top school is financially out of reach, your second or third choice may serve your future just as well. To help you find the program that’s right for you, we’ve rounded up typical tuition costs for information science degrees. Here’s the range:

average yearly tuition as per the most recent US census data
$ 11,358 per year
Average in-state tuition in 2017

35% above average compared to other degrees

$ 24,223 per year
Average out-of-state tuition in 2017

21% above average compared to other degrees

$ 38,283 per year
Average private tuition in 2017

18% above average compared to other degrees

What do information science graduates earn?

Information science students make an average of $81,192 per year after graduation. This is 22% above average compared to other undergraduate degrees.

12% of information science graduates are underpaid (those who make less than $40,000 per year.) This rate is low compared to other degrees across the country.

$ 81,192 per year
Average graduate salary in 2017

Top 78% of degrees

12%
% of people underpaid in 2019

39% below average compared to other degrees

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