Information Science/Studies bachelor's degree programs in Virginia

Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

7Programs reporting earnings

$87,219Median year-4 earnings

$26,000Median federal debt

6Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Virginia

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

1James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg · $21,025 federal debt$113,345 2Christopher Newport UniversityNewport News · $26,000 federal debt$88,842 3Strayer University-VirginiaArlington · $53,250 federal debt$87,413 4Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond · $24,364 federal debt$87,219 5Radford UniversityRadford · Debt not reported$68,088 6South University-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach · $52,173 federal debt$58,915 7South University-RichmondGlen Allen · $52,173 federal debt$58,915

CAREER CONTEXT IN VA

What related occupations pay in Virginia

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: $201,490
Middle 50% wage range: $166,430–$234,310
State employment: 17,550
Projected growth: +15.8%
Annual openings: 53,500

10th–90th percentile: $133,320–$300,720

15-1243Database Architects

State median wage: $160,360
Middle 50% wage range: $125,540–$176,610
State employment: 5,260
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $105,210–$210,160

15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists

State median wage: $157,390
Middle 50% wage range: $124,780–$207,480
State employment: 3,590
Projected growth: +21.8%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $96,300–$230,630

15-1299Computer Occupations, All Other

State median wage: $139,030
Middle 50% wage range: $108,160–$165,320
State employment: 17,000
Projected growth: +5.1%
Annual openings: 27,000

10th–90th percentile: $77,130–$185,950

15-1252Software Developers

State median wage: $136,460
Middle 50% wage range: $106,600–$171,090
State employment: 88,280
Projected growth: +10.2%
Annual openings: 95,300

10th–90th percentile: $83,350–$211,930

25-1021Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $106,780
Middle 50% wage range: $75,440–$159,640
State employment: 1,670
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 3,200

10th–90th percentile: $54,950–$200,140

15-1255Web and Digital Interface Designers

State median wage: $77,140
Middle 50% wage range: $54,790–$102,370
State employment: 1,990
Projected growth: +6.0%
Annual openings: 8,300

10th–90th percentile: $42,080–$140,490

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Virginia; 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	James Madison University	Harrisonburg	$113,345	$21,025
2	Christopher Newport University	Newport News	$88,842	$26,000
3	Strayer University-Virginia	Arlington	$87,413	$53,250
4	Virginia Commonwealth University	Richmond	$87,219	$24,364
5	Radford University	Radford	$68,088	Not available
6	South University-Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach	$58,915	$52,173
7	South University-Richmond	Glen Allen	$58,915	$52,173

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 Virginia

What do Information Science/Studies bachelor's degree graduates earn in Virginia?

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $87,219 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $26,000 among the 6 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Virginia colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. James Madison University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.