# James Madison University: Information Science / Studies (bachelor's)

Harrisonburg, VA. IPEDS 232423, CIP 11.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/james-madison-university/majors/information-science-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $80,173
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $113,345 (U.S. median for this major: $81,690 across 122 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,025 (U.S. median $25,940)
- Rank in VA: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Information Science / Studies at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison University | $113,345 | $21,025 | $23,322 | 80% |
| Christopher Newport University | $88,842 | $26,000 | $23,015 | 72% |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $87,219 | $24,364 | $23,433 | 63% |
| Radford University | $68,088 | not reported | $14,578 | 49% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $119,250 Harrisonburg, VA, $136,460 VA, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $150,560 Harrisonburg, VA, $201,490 VA, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Database Architects (SOC 15-1243): median wage not reported Harrisonburg, VA, $160,360 VA, $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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