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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Hood College (Hood)

401 Thomas Run Rd, Bel Air, MD

Hood College, located in Frederick, Maryland, was founded in 1893 and originally known as Woman's College of Frederick. The school was established by the Reformed Church of the United States and the school received an enrollment of 83 its first year.

HC originally offered courses in liberal arts and music, but has grown over the years to offer a variety of programs and courses for aspiring students. In 1913 the school was awarded and endowment by Margaret hood through her will based on the condition that the school be renamed Hood College. The college became coeducation in 1971 when it began admitting male students.

Academics

Hood College provides a liberal arts education at the undergraduate level, as well as graduate programs with varying admissions requirements. The undergraduate program provides a variety of educational opportunities through a curriculum that requires not only courses in one's major, but elective and general education requirements that asks students to explore studies outside of their specialty. Additionally, the school offers the ability to pursue minor degrees through additional studies that confer an additional area of knowledge for the student.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Computer Programming
• History
• Environmental Studies
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals interested in enrollment at Hood College must complete the application for admission, which includes records, transcripts, test scores, and recommendations that will be reviewed by the school's admissions office. Based on the information provided, the school will make a decision regarding admissions, and notify all applicants with their results. Students who are admitted will receive additional information to prepare them for admission. Financial aid is awarded based on need as determine by the financial information a student will provide on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Aid is awarded through loans, grants and scholarships.

Students Enrolled in the Information Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Hood College offers a post-baccalaureate certificate 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

Salary & Wages

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $68.19
  • Average Annual Salary: $141840

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).