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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer information science degrees.

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Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Fayette – Eberly Campus

1 College Place, DuBois, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Fayette - Eberly Campus provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Uniontown, Pennsylvania and publically funded. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, about 1,000 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and easier access to professors and faculty.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Nursing
• Mining Technology
• Criminal Justice
• Business Administration
• Commerce

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Fayette - Eberly Campus earn an SAT score between 1190 to 1515, or an ACT composite score within the range of 18 to 22. Roughly 90 percent of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 44 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay approximately $14,000 and nonresidents pay $21,000 per year. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.fe.psu.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

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).