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 Maryland colleges that offer information science degrees.

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Capitol College

14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie, MD

Capitol College provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Laurel, Maryland and operated as a private institution. The school's limited space in terms of enrollment, about 750 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and ease of access to professors.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Computer and Information Systems Security
• Electrical Engineering
• Business Administration
• Computer

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 890 to 1170 for the SAT exam and in a range of 19 to 29 on the ACT is common among students accepted to this school. This school has an admissions rate of about 56 percent of which only 34 percent chose to enroll.

The cost of tuition is approximately $23,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $5,400. Some students at Capitol College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

Students Enrolled in the Information Science Program

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

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 14
  • Average Hourly Rate: $78.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $162530

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).