by our College Data Analytics TeamGeneral Information Science is a concentration offered under the information science major at University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the master’s degree program in information science, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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To stay competitive in today's information technology world, employees need to have training that goes beyond traditional computer programming and IT expertise.
During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time graduate students at UPR Rio Piedras paid an average of $0 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for graduate students are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,420 | $3,420 |
| Fees | $200 | $200 |
UPR Rio Piedras does not offer an online option for its information science master’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UPR Rio Piedras Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their master’s degree in information science in 2019-2020, 75.0% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 45.0%.
Of those graduates who received a master’s degree in information science at UPR Rio Piedras in 2019-2020, 25.0% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is about the same as the nationwide number of 25%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
*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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