Information Science/Studies master's degree programs in Pennsylvania

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$158,815Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Pennsylvania

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

1Pennsylvania State University-World CampusUniversity Park · Debt not reported$158,815 2Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park · Debt not reported$158,815 3Pennsylvania State University-Penn State HarrisburgMiddletown · Debt not reported$158,815 4Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great ValleyMalvern · Debt not reported$158,815 5Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia · Debt not reported$109,576 6Strayer University-PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia · Debt not reported$98,401

CAREER CONTEXT IN PA

What related occupations pay in Pennsylvania

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: $163,910
Middle 50% wage range: $127,440–$206,150
State employment: 27,060
Projected growth: +15.8%
Annual openings: 53,500

10th–90th percentile: $101,520–$246,580

15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists

State median wage: $130,300
Middle 50% wage range: $104,640–$150,950
State employment: 330
Projected growth: +21.8%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $83,330–$175,480

15-1252Software Developers

State median wage: $126,550
Middle 50% wage range: $98,590–$158,390
State employment: 55,920
Projected growth: +10.2%
Annual openings: 95,300

10th–90th percentile: $77,750–$178,080

15-1299Computer Occupations, All Other

State median wage: $107,230
Middle 50% wage range: $79,490–$134,960
State employment: 14,580
Projected growth: +5.1%
Annual openings: 27,000

10th–90th percentile: $59,890–$167,420

15-1255Web and Digital Interface Designers

State median wage: $104,160
Middle 50% wage range: $74,230–$129,220
State employment: 2,820
Projected growth: +6.0%
Annual openings: 8,300

10th–90th percentile: $54,450–$155,200

25-1021Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $97,500
Middle 50% wage range: $62,140–$126,390
State employment: 1,520
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 3,200

10th–90th percentile: $37,000–$153,860

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Pennsylvania; 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	Pennsylvania State University-World Campus	University Park	$158,815	Not available
2	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	University Park	$158,815	Not available
3	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg	Middletown	$158,815	Not available
4	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley	Malvern	$158,815	Not available
5	Drexel University	Philadelphia	$109,576	Not available
6	Strayer University-Pennsylvania	Philadelphia	$98,401	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 Pennsylvania

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

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $158,815 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 Pennsylvania colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Pennsylvania State University-World Campus has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.