by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is General Information Science. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Information Science is a major offered under the computer and information sciences program of study at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in IS, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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BS in Computer Information Systems
Use technology to drive crucial business strategies with the online BS in Computer Information Systems program at Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Information Technologies
Gain a well-rounded education while preparing for a career in IT with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Information Technologies
Build the digital know-how required to become a leader in technology with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for IS majors, U-M came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
Here are some of the other rankings for U-M.
In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at U-M was $2,204 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $656 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,520 | $53,669 |
| Fees | $428 | $428 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,048 | $1,048 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,034 | $12,034 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,454 | $2,454 |
Learn more about U-M tuition and fees.
One way to think about how much a school will cost is to look at how much in student loans that you have to take out to get your degree. IS students who received their bachelor’s degree at U-M took out an average of $19,935 in student loans. That is 28% lower than the national average of $27,878.
IS who receive their bachelor’s degree from U-M make an average of $70,009 a year during the early days of their career. That is 30% higher than the national average of $53,706.
U-M 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 U-M Online Learning page.
About 61.7% of the students who received their BS in IS in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 26.1%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 30.5% of the IS bachelor’s degrees at U-M in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 46%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 101 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Information Science students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Information Science | 167 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to information science.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 930 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 118 |
View All Information Science Related Majors >
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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