Major Overview for Information Science/Studies

Colleges Browse Georgia Majors Computer and information sciences and support services Information Science/Studies

Overview for Information Science/Studies A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information storage and processing; transmission, transfer, and signaling; communications and networking; systems planning and design; human interfacing and use analysis; database development; information policy analysis; and related aspects of hardware, software, economics, social factors, and capacity. Careers for Information Science/Studies Majors A major in Information Science/Studies is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. Computer and Information Scientists, Research - $100,900 Computer and Information Systems Managers - $118,710 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary - $74,050 Computer Security Specialists Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software - $94,520 Computer Specialists, All Other

Top 8 Georgia Colleges with the highest percentage of Information Science/Studies among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA	12 (4.5%)
		Savannah State University Savannah, GA	11 (3.7%)
		Armstrong Atlantic State University Savannah, GA	29 (3.5%)
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		Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA	80 (3.4%)
		Mercer University Macon, GA	26 (2.7%)
		Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA	64 (2.2%)
		North Georgia College & State University Dahlonega, GA	7 (0.9%)
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		Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA	5 (0.3%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.