Information Science/Studies at Wayne State College
Wayne, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Wayne State College graduates in information science/studies earn 30% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Wayne State College 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.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $163,740 | $160,873 | #1 | $102,998 |
| 2 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $131,090 | $115,438 | #4 | $80,731 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $130,798 | $137,911 | #2 | $88,515 |
| 4 | Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD | $113,367 | $99,493 | #18 | — |
| 5 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $113,345 | $103,211 | #11 | $80,173 |
| 6 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $112,128 | $106,271 | #7 | $79,918 |
| 7 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $109,092 | $95,741 | #22 | $70,344 |
| 8 | Albright College Reading, PA | $108,846 | $110,697 | #5 | $80,329 |
| 9 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $105,646 | $117,145 | #3 | $76,549 |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $105,145 | $92,134 | #43 | — |
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| 127 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA | $63,928 | $74,001 | #98 | — |
| 128 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR | $61,350 | $72,296 | #109 | $48,964 |
| 129 | Savannah State University Savannah, GA | $60,183 | $62,302 | #130 | $46,840 |
| 130 | Wayne State College Wayne, NE | $59,871 | $61,879 | #132 | $49,981 |
| 131 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $59,273 | $56,416 | #142 | — |
| 132 | South University-Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $58,915 | $66,874 | #122 | $44,682 |
| 133 | South University-Savannah Savannah, GA | $58,915 | $60,989 | #136 | $44,682 |
Other Majors at Wayne State College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $68,431 | $54,600 | #47 of 51 |
| Biology | $58,609 | $32,538 | #390 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,178 | $43,490 | #894 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,485 | $41,869 | #308 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,581 | $42,589 | #233 of 345 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,746 | $35,343 | #477 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,369 | $41,322 | #559 of 680 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $41,391 | $35,028 | #54 of 59 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $39,701 | — | #272 of 299 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $35,833 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $29,395 | — | #171 of 172 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wayne State College information science/studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,981 one year after graduating and $59,871 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wayne State College rank for information science/studies?
Among 148 colleges reporting earnings for information science/studies graduates, Wayne State College ranks #130 by median pay four years after graduation, and #132 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is information science/studies at Wayne State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% less than the national median for information science/studies ($85,294).
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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.