Arkansas · Information Science/Studies

Best institutions to study Information Science/Studies in Arkansas

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
9
offering CIP 11.04
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
125
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$48,964
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$19,423
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
48%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Computer and Information Research Scientists
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Strayer University - Arkansas
Little Rock Private for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$71,1672$53,250
2University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock Public · Bachelor's degree
$48,9645742%$25,000

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 Arkansas

Jobs in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

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

Which Information Science/Studies program in Arkansas has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Strayer University - Arkansas tops the list at $71,167. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

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.

IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, 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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