Information Science Degree

The exciting field of Information Science is a college degree track emphasizing the collection, analysis, manipulation, storage, classification, movement, dissemination, and protection of information. With the various computer-based disciplines required to become an information science specialist, selecting the right college is critical. Get more details below including other Alaska colleges that offer information science degrees.

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Grantham University

35109 Royal Place, Soldotna, AK

Grantham University is a career college dedicated to offering a solid education for students located in and around Kansas City. Students may select from many areas of study, including:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Security and Protective Services

Over two thousand students have received a degree in the last few years based on published graduation information with a graduation rate of around 33%. Grantham University has listed more than twenty different programs available, including degrees as high as a Master's degree. The more popular programs are shown below:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Business Administration
• Law and Justice Administration
• Information Systems
• Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology

To help students and alumni succeed, Grantham University may provide support services including:

• Online course work available
• Academic counseling for students
• Assistance to find work

Grantham University has been accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council, Accrediting Commission since 1961. To see more and get consumer disclosures, you can visit grantham.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Information Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Grantham University offers a bachelor's degree program in information science.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, computer and information systems managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.4% from 2014 to 2024

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Description

Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.

Software Developers, Systems Software

Description

Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications. Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements. May design embedded systems software. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.

Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers

Description

Develop and execute software test plans in order to identify software problems and their causes.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).