Information Science/Studies at University at Albany
Albany, NY · Master's Degree · about 82 graduates a year
University at Albany graduates in information science/studies earn 48% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University at Albany Compares for Information Science/Studies
All 71 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 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $173,816 | $176,720 | #1 | $127,788 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley Malvern, PA | $158,815 | $161,516 | #2 | $128,867 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA | $158,815 | $161,516 | #3 | $128,867 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $158,815 | $161,516 | #4 | $128,867 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $158,815 | $161,516 | #5 | $128,867 |
| 6 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $149,469 | $130,974 | #12 | $114,156 |
| 7 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $146,592 | $150,562 | #6 | $118,687 |
| 8 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $146,546 | $139,481 | #8 | $102,313 |
| 9 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $142,909 | $131,446 | #11 | $114,662 |
| 10 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $141,026 | $138,557 | #9 | $131,093 |
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| 66 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY | $76,927 | $73,219 | #64 | $65,414 |
| 67 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $76,249 | $66,923 | #68 | $51,641 |
| 68 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $68,652 | $69,799 | #67 | $54,007 |
| 69 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $58,314 | $55,503 | #71 | $42,523 |
| 70 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $55,765 | $56,697 | #70 | $56,149 |
| 71 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $55,518 | $59,092 | #69 | $48,254 |
Other Majors at University at Albany by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $113,822 | $79,549 | #206 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $110,374 | $68,270 | #50 of 349 |
| Taxation | $109,679 | $77,521 | #21 of 30 |
| Public Administration | $84,950 | $62,076 | #74 of 243 |
| Public Health | $77,882 | $60,321 | #111 of 201 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $76,461 | $50,934 | #5 of 75 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $74,708 | $51,925 | #155 of 453 |
| Criminology | $71,183 | $52,515 | #4 of 15 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $70,022 | $30,451 | #108 of 322 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $66,047 | $64,591 | #48 of 190 |
| Social Work | $64,213 | $53,345 | #117 of 279 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $63,771 | $53,103 | #70 of 204 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $60,341 | $58,981 | #181 of 280 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $58,847 | $54,318 | #197 of 285 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,691 | — | #33 of 43 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $51,514 | $35,104 | #25 of 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University at Albany information science/studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,523 one year after graduating and $58,314 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University at Albany rank for information science/studies?
Among 71 colleges reporting earnings for information science/studies graduates, University at Albany ranks #69 by median pay four years after graduation, and #71 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is information science/studies at University at Albany worth it?
Its graduates earn 48% less than the national median for information science/studies ($112,705), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,250.
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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.