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Information Science at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

385 Bachelor's Degrees
85 Master's Degrees
13 Doctor's Degrees
The Information Science major is part of the computer & information sciences program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks among other schools offering degrees in is.

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Information Science Degrees Available at Rutgers New Brunswick

Rutgers New Brunswick IS Rankings

Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #19 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for is majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools 8
Best Information Science Schools 19
Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools 29
Best Information Science Graduate Degree Schools 30

Popularity of IS at Rutgers New Brunswick

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 385 bachelor's degrees in information science. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 423 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 85 students received their master’s degree in is from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #20 most popular school for is master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in is in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do IS Graduates from Rutgers New Brunswick Make?

$56,360 Bachelor's Median Salary
$51,641 Master's Median Salary

Salary of IS Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of is students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick is $56,360. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $58,651 for all is students.

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How Much Student Debt Do IS Graduates from Rutgers New Brunswick Have?

$38,679 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of IS Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick, is students borrow a median amount of $38,679 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $12,514 for all is majors across the country.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the is program at Rutgers New Brunswick is $299 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in IS from Rutgers New Brunswick Cost?

$17,239 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$26,069 Average Student Debt

Rutgers New Brunswick Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rutgers New Brunswick was $1,054 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $13,674 $32,436
Fees $3,565 $3,565
Books and Supplies $1,391 $1,391
On Campus Room and Board $14,715 $14,715
On Campus Other Expenses $4,372 $4,372

Learn more about Rutgers New Brunswick tuition and fees.

Rutgers New Brunswick Information Science Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 385 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in is from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2022, 72% were men and 28% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in is.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 178
Black or African American 26
Hispanic or Latino 36
White 100
Non-Resident Aliens 32
Other Races 13

Does Rutgers New Brunswick Offer an Online BS in IS?

Rutgers New Brunswick does not offer an online option for its is bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.

Salary of IS Graduates with a Master's Degree

Graduates of the master's is program at Rutgers New Brunswick make a median salary of $51,641. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $71,873.

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Rutgers New Brunswick Information Science Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 86 is majors earned their master's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in is.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 8
Black or African American 9
Hispanic or Latino 14
White 42
Non-Resident Aliens 6
Other Races 7

Rutgers New Brunswick IS Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the is majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.

Majors Similar to IS

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 748

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