# University of Kentucky: Information Science / Studies (bachelor's)

Lexington, KY. IPEDS 157085, CIP 11.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-kentucky/majors/information-science-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $49,165
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $65,407 (U.S. median for this major: $81,690 across 122 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,026 (U.S. median $25,940)
- Rank in KY: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KY median for this major (3 colleges, $65,407): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$16,283

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $65,407 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,182 | $51,895 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $12,119 | $51,627 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $16,313 | $69,493 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $21,192 | $90,278 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $26,781 | $114,087 | 3.6 years |

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

## Information Science / Studies at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State University | $66,204 | $24,000 | $9,096 | 61% |
| University of Kentucky | $65,407 | $26,026 | $18,851 | 71% |
| Northern Kentucky University | $50,009 | $27,000 | $8,191 | 52% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $123,510 Lexington-Fayette, KY, $109,010 KY, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $144,160 Lexington-Fayette, KY, $140,360 KY, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Database Architects (SOC 15-1243): median wage $101,540 Lexington-Fayette, KY, $125,400 KY, $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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