# University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Information Science / Studies (bachelor's)

Chapel Hill, NC. IPEDS 199120, CIP 11.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill/majors/information-science-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $75,834
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $100,940 (U.S. median for this major: $81,690 across 122 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $13,294 (U.S. median $25,940)
- Rank in NC: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$19,250

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.08 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $100,940 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $2,004 | $8,176 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $3,918 | $15,985 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $8,538 | $34,835 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $16,415 | $66,973 | 1.0 years |
| 110k+ | $24,396 | $99,536 | 1.5 years |

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

## Information Science / Studies at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $100,940 | $13,294 | $11,655 | 91% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $135,620 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $134,710 NC, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $176,190 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $172,860 NC, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Database Architects (SOC 15-1243): median wage $141,770 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, $134,630 NC, $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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