Information Science/Studies at University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 226 graduates a year

$63,334
Median pay 1 year after graduating
$95,435
Median pay 4 years after graduating
$85,294
National median for this major (4 yrs)
#20 of 148
Rank by pay
#66 of 148
Rank, wage-adjusted
$19,500
Median federal debt

University of Maryland-Baltimore County graduates in information science/studies earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.

How University of Maryland-Baltimore County Compares for Information Science/Studies

All 148 colleges reporting information science/studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.

#College4 yrs afterWage-adjustedAdj. rank1 yr after
1Northwestern University Evanston, IL$163,740$160,873#1$102,998
2Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA$131,090$115,438#4$80,731
3University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI$130,798$137,911#2$88,515
4Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD$113,367$99,493#18—
5James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA$113,345$103,211#11$80,173
6Utah Valley University Orem, UT$112,128$106,271#7$79,918
7University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD$109,092$95,741#22$70,344
8Albright College Reading, PA$108,846$110,697#5$80,329
9Clemson University Clemson, SC$105,646$117,145#3$76,549
10George Washington University Washington, DC$105,145$92,134#43—
…
17Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX$100,166$101,839#13—
18Drexel University Philadelphia, PA$98,548$100,224#14$78,755
19Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA$98,270$86,537#58$72,095
20University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD$95,435$83,755#66$63,334
21CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY$94,412$89,861#51$73,937
22University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH$93,694$99,986#15$68,864
23College of Charleston Charleston, SC$93,285$103,439#9$63,069

Other Information Science/Studies Credentials at University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Credential1 yr after4 yrs afterMedian debt
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$60,020—$20,625
Master's Degree$93,475$129,398$41,000

Other Majors at University of Maryland-Baltimore County by Graduate Pay

Major4 yrs after1 yr afterRank in major
Computer Engineering$113,299$86,444#60 of 189
Computer Science$105,706$83,684#134 of 349
Mechanical Engineering$95,078$71,519#87 of 318
Chemical Engineering$91,547$66,023#121 of 158
Mathematics$88,967$54,362#49 of 309
Economics$79,729$54,859#183 of 368
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$75,493$30,275#24 of 110
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$74,808$46,286#64 of 99
Biology$69,724$33,055#103 of 841
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences$68,823$39,524#22 of 61
Political Science and Government$64,756$33,549#210 of 565
Communication and Media Studies$60,957$30,737#149 of 660
Social Work$58,412$40,316#71 of 420
English Language and Literature$57,547$27,547#94 of 576
History$56,394—#110 of 459
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$55,336$36,804#129 of 265
Psychology$54,039$35,721#299 of 1027
Design and Applied Arts$53,363$34,020#143 of 299
Sociology$51,421$39,435#254 of 462
International/Globalization Studies$50,400$49,115#63 of 87
Chemistry—$44,215—
Music$42,289$23,991#152 of 268
Fine and Studio Arts$35,125$23,879#354 of 423
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$34,778$17,381#213 of 255
Area Studies—$30,545—
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services—$23,742—

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do University of Maryland-Baltimore County information science/studies graduates make?

Graduates earn a median $63,334 one year after graduating and $95,435 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How does University of Maryland-Baltimore County rank for information science/studies?

Among 148 colleges reporting earnings for information science/studies graduates, University of Maryland-Baltimore County ranks #20 by median pay four years after graduation, and #66 after adjusting for state wage levels.

Is information science/studies at University of Maryland-Baltimore County worth it?

Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for information science/studies ($85,294), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.

← All data for University of Maryland-Baltimore County · Methodology

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.