Maryland · Information Science/Studies

Best Information Science/Studies institutions in Maryland, 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
17
offering CIP 11.04
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
3,812
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$61,290
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
8
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,244
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
55%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Computer and Information Research Scientists
$143,220
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 8 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi Public · Bachelor's degree
$72,1402,25633%$20,806
2Strayer University - Maryland
Suitland Private for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$71,1671638%$18,092$53,250
3University of Maryland - College Park
College Park Public · Bachelor's degree
$70,34474189%$20,180
4University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore Public · Bachelor's degree
$63,33447670%$20,633
5Salisbury University
Salisbury Public · Bachelor's degree
$61,2905768%$23,250
6Morgan State University
Baltimore Public · Bachelor's degree
$55,7113341%$26,750
7Towson University
Towson Public · Bachelor's degree
$50,0673369%$25,000
8University of Baltimore
Baltimore Public · Bachelor's degree
$37,4171838%$28,670

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 Maryland

Jobs in Maryland
2,750
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$143,220
median $141,540
Best-paying metro
$147,800
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

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Common questions

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

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Maryland Global Campus tops the list at $72,140. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

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

The average annual wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Maryland is $143,220 (median $141,540), across about 2,750 jobs. 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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