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 Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. We’ve gathered data and other essential information about the bachelor’s degree program in IS, such as diversity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, 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. Pitt was ranked #28 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 Pennsylvania.
Here are some of the other rankings for Pitt.
During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Pitt paid an average of $1,360 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $776 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,628 | $32,656 |
| Fees | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Books and Supplies | $716 | $716 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,250 | $11,250 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,502 | $3,502 |
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One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. IS students who received their bachelor’s degree at Pitt took out an average of $25,954 in student loans. That is 7% lower than the national average of $27,878.
The median early career salary of IS students who receive their bachelor’s degree from Pitt is $55,211 per year. That is 3% higher than the national average of $53,706.
Online degrees for the Pitt IS bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Pitt Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in IS in 2019-2020, 31.0% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 26.1%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in IS at Pitt in 2019-2020, 32.2% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 46%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 51 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Information Science students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Information Science | 87 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to information science.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 204 |
| Information Technology | 146 |
*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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