Ohio · Information Science/Studies

Best institutions to study Information Science/Studies in Ohio

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
518
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$50,920
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
7
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,280
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
44%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Computer and Information Research Scientists
$126,370
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 7 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Bowling Green State University - Main Campus
Bowling Green Public · Bachelor's degree
$60,3594064%$25,564
2Cleveland State University
Cleveland Public · Bachelor's degree
$57,66125651%$25,731
3University of Akron Main Campus
Akron Public · Bachelor's degree
$56,8241652%$17,589
4University of Toledo
Toledo Public · Bachelor's degree
$50,9206957%$25,193
5Cuyahoga Community College District
Cleveland Public · Associate degree
$45,2385231%$17,629
6University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College
Blue Ash Public · Associate degree
$37,9612516%$13,125
7Zane State College
Zanesville Public · Associate degree
$29,3111046%$7,668

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 Ohio

Jobs in Ohio
280
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$126,370
median $135,510
Best-paying metro
$133,570
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

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Common questions

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

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Bowling Green State University - Main Campus tops the list at $60,359. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

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

The average annual wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Ohio is $126,370 (median $135,510), across about 280 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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