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 Mont Alto

4000 University Drive, McKeesport, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Mont Alto is a public institution located in Mont Alto, Pennsylvania and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Mont Alto has an annual student enrollment of approximately 1,300.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Nursing
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
• Forest Technology
• Human Development and Family Studies

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 16 to 24 on the ACT or 1220 to 1570 on the SAT are needed to increase the chance of getting accepted. This school accepts roughly 90 percent of students applying annually. Of those applicants admitted, nearly 52 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at admissions.psu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $14,000 and out-of-state residents pay $21,000 for the year. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $5,200. Some students at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Mont Alto may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students may visit the school's http://www.ma.psu.edu/ to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Information Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Mont Alto has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's 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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $61.00
  • Average Annual Salary: $126890

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).