Kansas · Information Science/Studies

Best Information Science/Studies institutions in Kansas, 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
6
offering CIP 11.04
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
90
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$48,438
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$26,935
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
42%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Computer and Information Research Scientists
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Fort Hays State University
Hays Public · Bachelor's degree
$56,3994848%$26,427
2Emporia State University
Emporia Public · Bachelor's degree
$48,4381356%$19,237

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 Kansas

Jobs in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

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

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Fort Hays State University tops the list at $56,399. 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).

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