Major Overview for Information Science/Studies

Colleges Browse Minnesota 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 4 Minnesota Colleges with the highest percentage of Information Science/Studies among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN	31 (7.3%)
		Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN	28 (2.1%)
		College of St Catherine Saint Paul, MN	6 (1.2%)
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		Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN	7 (0.3%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.