# Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois: Information Science / Studies (bachelor's)

DuBois, PA. IPEDS 214740, CIP 11.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-penn-state-dubois/majors/information-science-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $66,209
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $91,671 (U.S. median for this major: $81,690 across 122 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $25,940)
- Rank in PA: 11 of 23 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (24 colleges, $91,671): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$9,981

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $91,671 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,490 | $32,357 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $12,708 | $54,899 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $13,029 | $56,285 | 1.0 years |
| 75-110k | $20,623 | $89,091 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $25,301 | $109,300 | 2.0 years |

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

## Information Science / Studies at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albright College | $108,846 | $36,196 | $20,024 | 51% |
| Drexel University | $98,548 | $29,125 | $38,509 | 78% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | $91,671 | $26,000 | $18,305 | 28% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | $91,671 | $26,000 | $16,448 | 23% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | $91,671 | $26,000 | $17,910 | 39% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | $91,671 | $26,000 | $18,220 | 18% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver | $91,671 | $26,000 | $17,418 | 22% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | $91,671 | $26,000 | $24,356 | 32% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | $91,671 | $26,000 | $23,330 | 26% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | $91,671 | $26,000 | $22,585 | 26% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois | $91,671 | $26,000 | $17,428 | 34% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | $91,671 | $26,000 | $17,597 | 26% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $91,671 | $26,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | $91,671 | $26,000 | $15,521 | 19% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | $91,671 | $26,000 | $19,454 | 34% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | $91,671 | $26,000 | $18,071 | 20% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | $91,671 | $26,000 | $19,659 | 32% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | $91,671 | $26,000 | $19,047 | 16% |
| Robert Morris University | $82,989 | $27,000 | $23,003 | 66% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $81,117 | $27,000 | $18,202 | 56% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $81,117 | $27,000 | $30,434 | 86% |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $71,672 | $25,250 | $19,608 | 66% |
| Pennsylvania Western University | $70,608 | not reported | $18,256 | 52% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage not reported metro, $126,550 PA, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage not reported metro, $163,910 PA, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Database Architects (SOC 15-1243): median wage not reported metro, not reported PA, $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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