Information Science/Studies master's degree programs in Maryland

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$120,148Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Maryland

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1University of Maryland-Baltimore CountyBaltimore · Debt not reported$129,398 2Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore · Debt not reported$123,217 3University of Maryland Global CampusAdelphi · Debt not reported$120,148 4Strayer University-MarylandBaltimore · Debt not reported$98,401 5Stevenson UniversityOwings Mills · Debt not reported$96,835

CAREER CONTEXT IN MD

What related occupations pay in Maryland

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-3021Computer and Information Systems Managers

State median wage: $171,490
Middle 50% wage range: $137,240–$209,060
State employment: 14,620
Projected growth: +15.8%
Annual openings: 53,500

10th–90th percentile: $106,620–$245,830

15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists

State median wage: $145,310
Middle 50% wage range: $118,290–$175,720
State employment: 2,870
Projected growth: +21.8%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $98,380–$195,190

15-1299Computer Occupations, All Other

State median wage: $144,680
Middle 50% wage range: $114,920–$165,730
State employment: 19,060
Projected growth: +5.1%
Annual openings: 27,000

10th–90th percentile: $69,910–$185,220

15-1252Software Developers

State median wage: $138,680
Middle 50% wage range: $109,120–$178,000
State employment: 31,350
Projected growth: +10.2%
Annual openings: 95,300

10th–90th percentile: $87,690–$222,610

15-1243Database Architects

State median wage: $132,940
Middle 50% wage range: $109,030–$174,690
State employment: 1,370
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $80,090–$205,320

25-1021Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $98,850
Middle 50% wage range: $66,580–$135,890
State employment: 830
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 3,200

10th–90th percentile: $31,760–$180,340

15-1255Web and Digital Interface Designers

State median wage: $96,760
Middle 50% wage range: $68,890–$130,470
State employment: 1,310
Projected growth: +6.0%
Annual openings: 8,300

10th–90th percentile: $52,930–$164,460

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Maryland; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	University of Maryland-Baltimore County	Baltimore	$129,398	Not available
2	Johns Hopkins University	Baltimore	$123,217	Not available
3	University of Maryland Global Campus	Adelphi	$120,148	Not available
4	Strayer University-Maryland	Baltimore	$98,401	Not available
5	Stevenson University	Owings Mills	$96,835	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Information Science/Studies in Maryland

What do Information Science/Studies master's degree graduates earn in Maryland?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $120,148 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.

Which Maryland colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Maryland-Baltimore County has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.