# Utah State University: Information Science / Studies (bachelor's)

Logan, UT. IPEDS 230728, CIP 11.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/utah-state-university/majors/information-science-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $61,896
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $88,289 (U.S. median for this major: $81,690 across 122 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $14,413 (U.S. median $25,940)
- Rank in UT: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the UT median for this major (3 colleges, $105,127): -$16,838
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,599

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.63 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $88,289 minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,057 | $55,824 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $12,803 | $59,278 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $13,521 | $62,602 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $16,094 | $74,515 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $19,169 | $88,752 | 1.8 years |

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

## Information Science / Studies at UT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley University | $112,128 | $17,599 | $6,376 | 45% |
| University of Utah | $105,127 | $24,041 | $16,200 | 65% |
| Utah State University | $88,289 | $14,413 | $14,936 | 59% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $100,740 Logan, UT-ID, $128,810 UT, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $154,230 Logan, UT-ID, $163,610 UT, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Database Architects (SOC 15-1243): median wage not reported Logan, UT-ID, $131,740 UT, $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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