Arizona · Information Science/Studies

Best colleges for Information Science/Studies in Arizona

Ranked by graduates a year

University of Arizona, Cochise County Community College District and Eastern Arizona College award the most Information Science/Studies degrees and certificates in Arizona: 87, 3 and 1 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 4 Arizona colleges offer Information Science/Studies and award 92 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Information Science/Studies program focuses on the creation, organization, management, and use of recorded information. It encompasses various professional activities, including information management, librarianship, and archiving,…

Institutions
4
offering CIP 11.04
States offered
47
with a program page
Degrees / yr
92
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$34,373
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
40%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Computer and Information Research Scientists
$152,580
BLS OEWS May 2025

4 institutions offering Information Science/Studies in Arizona

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Arizona
Tucson Public
—8768%——
2Cochise County Community College District
Sierra Vista Public
—330%——
3Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher Public
—142%——
4Ottawa University - Surprise
Surprise Private not-for-profit
—118%$34,373—

Colleges awarding the most Information Science/Studies degrees in Arizona

Top 3 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of Arizona
Tucson Public
87Not reported
2Cochise County Community College District
Sierra Vista Public
3Not reported
3Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher Public
1Not reported
Show the other 1 Arizona colleges offering Information Science/Studies
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Ottawa University - SurpriseSurprisePrivate not-for-profit1

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Computer and Information Research Scientists (SOC 15-1221).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+19.7%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~3,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$140,910
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingActive LearningMathematics

What Computer and Information Research Scientists earn in Arizona

Jobs in Arizona
360
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$152,580
median $129,760
Best-paying metro
$195,400
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Information Science/Studies programs in Arizona.

Which Arizona colleges award the most Information Science/Studies degrees?+

University of Arizona (87 graduates a year), Cochise County Community College District (3 graduates a year) and Eastern Arizona College (1 graduate a year) award the most Information Science/Studies degrees and certificates in Arizona, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 4 Arizona colleges offer Information Science/Studies.

How much do Computer and Information Research Scientists earn in Arizona?+

The average annual wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Arizona is $152,580 (median $129,760), across about 360 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Information Science/Studies program?+

The Information Science/Studies program focuses on the creation, organization, management, and use of recorded information. It encompasses various professional activities, including information management, librarianship, and archiving,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, reading comprehension, active listening, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Computer and Information Research Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +19.7% growth with around 3,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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