New York · Information Science/Studies

Best Information Science/Studies institutions in New York, 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
51
offering CIP 11.04
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
2,407
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$51,864
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
16
College Scorecard
Median net price
$28,133
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
51%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Computer and Information Research Scientists
$201,790
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1CUNY Graduate School and University Center
New York Public · Bachelor's degree
$73,937111$24,950
2Syracuse University
Syracuse Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$73,03329784%$28,851$26,694
3Stony Brook University
Stony Brook Public · Bachelor's degree
$68,0078176%$19,750
4SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury Public · Bachelor's degree
$56,333345%
5Pace University
New York Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$52,11631560%$29,994
6CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
New York Public · Bachelor's degree
$51,86430272%$10,673
7State University of New York at Oswego
Oswego Public · Bachelor's degree
$50,8621760%$27,000
8CUNY Lehman College
Bronx Public · Bachelor's degree
$50,1335351%$15,729
9CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn Public · Bachelor's degree
$49,6882354%
10SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo Public · Bachelor's degree
$49,6865533%$25,651

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 New York

Jobs in New York
1,320
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$201,790
median $197,390
Best-paying metro
$186,110
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Information Science/Studies programs in New York.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), CUNY Graduate School and University Center tops the list at $73,937. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

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

The average annual wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in New York is $201,790 (median $197,390), across about 1,320 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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