Connecticut · Information Science/Studies

Best Information Science/Studies institutions in Connecticut, ranked by earnings

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
2
offering CIP 11.04
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
34
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
36%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Computer and Information Research Scientists
$129,200
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering Information Science/Studies in Connecticut

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Central Connecticut State University
New Britain Public
3148%
2Connecticut State Community College
New Britain Public
324%

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 Connecticut

Jobs in Connecticut
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$129,200
median $128,180
Best-paying metro
$128,680
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

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Common questions

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

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

The average annual wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Connecticut is $129,200 (median $128,180). Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

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).

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