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Information Science at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

49 Bachelor's Degrees
367 Master's Degrees
15 Doctor's Degrees
The Information Science major is part of the computer & information sciences program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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, and more. In addition, we cover how UIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with is programs.

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Information Science Degrees Available at UIUC

UIUC IS Rankings

UIUC was ranked #23 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 #2 in Illinois.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Information Science Doctor’s Degree Schools 3
Best Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools 10
Best Information Science Master’s Degree Schools 20
Best Information Science Graduate Degree Schools 21
Best Information Science Schools 23

Popularity of IS at UIUC

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in information science. This is an increase of 717% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 367 students received their master’s degree in is from UIUC. This makes it the #3 most popular school for is master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in is in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in IS from UIUC Cost?

$18,060 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UIUC Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UIUC paid an average of $1,019 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $601 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $14,768 $35,900
Fees $3,292 $3,292
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $13,938 $13,938
On Campus Other Expenses $2,500 $2,500

Learn more about UIUC tuition and fees.

UIUC Information Science Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 is majors earned their bachelor's degree from UIUC. Of these graduates, 65% were men and 35% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in is.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 16
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 14
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 3

Does UIUC Offer an Online BS in IS?

UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.

Salary of IS Graduates with a Master's Degree

IS majors graduating with a master's degree from UIUC make a median salary of $44,923 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $71,873.

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UIUC Information Science Master’s Program Diversity

The is program at UIUC awarded 379 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 27% of these degrees went to men with the other 73% going to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in is.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 21
Black or African American 15
Hispanic or Latino 32
White 223
Non-Resident Aliens 79
Other Races 9

UIUC IS Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the is majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 988
Computer Information Systems 100

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