Massachusetts · Information Science/Studies

Best Information Science/Studies institutions in Massachusetts, 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
11
offering CIP 11.04
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
697
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$68,362
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
5
College Scorecard
Median net price
$28,895
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
62%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Computer and Information Research Scientists
$175,700
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 5 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Boston College
Chestnut Hill Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$80,7311991%$21,126$17,500
2Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$72,0952468%$32,713$26,417
3University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell Public · Bachelor's degree
$68,36218465%$27,820
4Suffolk University
Boston Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$56,7803461%$28,895$27,000
5Westfield State University
Westfield Public · Bachelor's degree
$52,728754%$20,381

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 Massachusetts

Jobs in Massachusetts
1,800
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$175,700
median $166,910
Best-paying metro
$178,360
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

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Common questions

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

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Boston College tops the list at $80,731. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

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

The average annual wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Massachusetts is $175,700 (median $166,910), across about 1,800 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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