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 Massachusetts colleges that offer information science degrees.

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Cape Cod Community College

500 Rutherford Avenue, Boston, MA

About
Cape Cod Community College, located in West Barnstable, Massachusetts, was founded in 1961, the second of the 15 institutions that form the Massachusetts Community Colleges System. The school has multiple partnerships with nearby institutions in order to deliver education opportunities that extend beyond the two year degrees and programs offered by the school itself. These include Bridgewater State College, Boston University, Salem State University, and UMass Boston among others. The school is also known as CCCC as well as 4-Cs.

Academics
Cape Cod Community College offers a variety of programs that allows students to pursue four year education or career training. Academic transfer programs provide the first two years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a four year institution to continue one's education and earn a bachelor's degree. Students may also try to enroll on on-campus programs that provide the final two years through partnerships with one of several four year institutions. Career training and technical programs provide skills and education in high demand industries and fields with the intention of assisting the student to enter the workforce as a qualified professional. Programs take up to two years to complete and result in an associate degree or certificate upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Communication
• History
• Philosophy
• Criminal Justice
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
CCCC is an open enrollment institution that allows any resident within its service area to enroll if they meet the age or education requirement, provide a completed application, and pay all fees. Students should also supply previous transcripts and test scores, as well as meet with a counselor prior to their first registration in order to discuss program enrollment and curriculum.Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is distributed based on need. Students must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is used to determine need and aid eligibility.

Students Enrolled in the Information Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cape Cod Community College offers an associate'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).