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 California colleges that offer information science degrees.

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Claremont Graduate University

50 Frida Kahlo Drive, San Francisco, CA

Located in Claremont, California, Claremont Graduate University is a nonprofit private graduate level school. The enrollment at this school is close to two thousand students yearly. This school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities to offer graduate level awards in a number of programs.

Graduate level tuition is expected to cost nearly $38,000 annually. There may be on-campus housing offered for students and costs around $7,000 for the year. For more information please check with the school's housing office.

Students may select from several areas of study, including:

• Business Administration
• Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
• Psychology
• Fine Studio Arts
• Religious Studies

For more details regarding enrollment, financial aid and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.cgu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Information Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Claremont Graduate University has offered the following program levels for students:

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

Salary & Wages

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $76.02
  • Average Annual Salary: $158120
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 7
  • Average Hourly Rate: $88.60
  • Average Annual Salary: $184290

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).