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 New York colleges that offer information science degrees.

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Saint Josephs College – Main Campus

815 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY

Saint Josephs College - Main Campus is a nonprofit private institution that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Brooklyn, NY, in a predominantly urban area. Saint Josephs College - Main Campus has a yearly student enrollment of approximately five thousand.

Areas of study available at Saint Josephs College - Main Campus include but are not limited to:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• English Language And Literature
• Psychology
• Social Sciences

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Most students admitted to Saint Josephs College - Main Campus achieve an SAT score within the range of 1400 to 1700, or an ACT score between 20 to 25. An estimated 80 percent of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 35 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $20,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at www.sjcny.edu.

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

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $59.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $123560

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).