# The University of Texas at Arlington: Information Science / Studies (bachelor's)

Arlington, TX. IPEDS 228769, CIP 11.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-arlington/majors/information-science-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $57,756
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $78,953 (U.S. median for this major: $81,690 across 122 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,205 (U.S. median $25,940)
- Rank in TX: 4 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (6 colleges, $80,121): -$1,168
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,737

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.47 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $78,953 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,893 | $53,162 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $12,003 | $53,653 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $12,612 | $56,376 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $16,371 | $73,178 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $24,692 | $110,373 | 2.4 years |

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

## Information Science / Studies at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $100,166 | not reported | $21,315 | 84% |
| East Texas A&M University | $89,459 | not reported | $11,841 | 43% |
| Texas Tech University | $81,289 | $25,000 | $19,070 | 69% |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $78,953 | $20,205 | $13,951 | 54% |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $72,916 | not reported | $19,857 | 89% |
| University of North Texas | $69,097 | $26,375 | $15,649 | 61% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $133,290 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $132,150 TX, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $173,810 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $171,530 TX, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Database Architects (SOC 15-1243): median wage $154,770 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, $151,370 TX, $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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