Vermont · Information Science/Studies

Best colleges for Information Science/Studies in Vermont

Ranked by graduate earnings

Norwich University and Saint Michael's College award the most Information Science/Studies degrees and certificates in Vermont: 50 and 2 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 2 Vermont colleges offer Information Science/Studies and award 52 degrees and certificates a year in all.

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
2
offering CIP 11.04
States offered
47
with a program page
Degrees / yr
52
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$98,551
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$25,029
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
66%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Computer and Information Research Scientists
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BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Norwich University
Northfield Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$98,5515060%$23,982$24,625

Colleges awarding the most Information Science/Studies degrees in Vermont

Top 2 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Norwich University
Northfield Private not-for-profit
50$98,551
2Saint Michael's College
Colchester Private not-for-profit
2Not reported

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 Vermont

Jobs in Vermont
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BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
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annual
Best-paying metro
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Common questions

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

Which Vermont colleges award the most Information Science/Studies degrees?+

Norwich University (50 graduates a year) and Saint Michael's College (2 graduates a year) award the most Information Science/Studies degrees and certificates in Vermont, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 2 Vermont colleges offer Information Science/Studies.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Norwich University tops the list at $98,551. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

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.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published 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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