# Alabama State University: Information Science / Studies (bachelor's)

Montgomery, AL. IPEDS 100724, CIP 11.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/alabama-state-university/majors/information-science-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,651
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,416 (U.S. median for this major: $81,690 across 122 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,993 (U.S. median $25,940)
- Rank in AL: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$28,274

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.71 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,416 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,711 | $92,839 | 4.2 years |
| 30-48k | $21,682 | $102,122 | 4.7 years |
| 48-75k | $21,508 | $101,303 | 4.6 years |
| 75-110k | $21,608 | $101,774 | 4.6 years |
| 110k+ | $19,031 | $89,636 | 4.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Information Science / Studies at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Alabama | $64,455 | $30,550 | $17,648 | 53% |
| Alabama State University | $53,416 | $31,993 | $20,435 | 30% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $110,620 Montgomery, AL, $122,540 AL, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $134,810 Montgomery, AL, $138,670 AL, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Database Architects (SOC 15-1243): median wage $124,120 Montgomery, AL, $105,450 AL, $139,500 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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