Minnesota · Information Science/Studies

Best Information Science/Studies institutions in Minnesota, 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
9
offering CIP 11.04
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
87
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$49,625
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
4
College Scorecard
Median net price
$19,944
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
48%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Computer and Information Research Scientists
$135,220
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 4 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul Public · Bachelor's degree
$64,3823144%$25,000
2Rasmussen University - Minnesota
St. Cloud Private for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$64,329353%$19,944$22,632
3Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead Public · Bachelor's degree
$49,6251257%$13,773
4Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$25,5341166%$18,163$21,999

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 Minnesota

Jobs in Minnesota
50
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$135,220
median $131,770
Best-paying metro
$135,790
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

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Common questions

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

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Metropolitan State University tops the list at $64,382. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

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

The average annual wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Minnesota is $135,220 (median $131,770), across about 50 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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