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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SUNY College at Old Westbury

33 West 42nd Street, New York, NY

SUNY College at Old Westbury, a public institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Old Westbury, New York, the school offers a suburban setting for students to study in. Around four thousand students enroll at SUNY College at Old Westbury annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs SUNY College at Old Westbury offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• 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 evaluated by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1340 - 1570 on the SAT and between 19 - 22 on the ACT is common among students admitted to SUNY College at Old Westbury. An estimated 40 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 23 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $7,000 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $17,000 annually. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $7,300 per year. Students enrolled at SUNY College at Old Westbury may qualify for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at SUNY College at Old Westbury through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Sports available may include but not limited to:

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

Students who wish to get more about this school can check out their website at http://www.oldwestbury.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Information Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNY College at Old Westbury has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $75.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $156580
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $80.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $166940

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).