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 Shenango

3550 Seventh Street Road, New Kensington, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Shenango is a public institution located in Sharon, Pennsylvania and provides a large number of program options for students. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, about 710 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the size of the class and ease of access to professors.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Shenango offers:

• Human Development and Family Studies
• Business Administration
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Nursing

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. The majority of students accepted to this school earn an SAT score in a range of 1130 - 1430, or an ACT score between 16 - 22. Roughly 70 percent of all applicant were admitted at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Shenango, with 58 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at admissions.psu.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs close to $14,000 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $21,000 annually. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

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

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).