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Information Science at CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Information Science/Studies

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $50,133/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (221,900 openings/yr)

ROI 24.1x earnings multiple (11.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #51 of 129 Information Science/Studies programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Information Science graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$735K	$715K	$594K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	24.8x	24.1x	20.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	12.0x	11.6x	9.7x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	77	76	70

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,640

Out-of-state: $61,440 (11.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$13,928

53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,400

3.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$74,891

49% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $50,133/yr fall 16% below the $59,433 national median for Information Science. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 24.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Information Science programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Information Science's typical career paths, with 68% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 19% gap from the optimistic case.

At $13,400 in median debt against $50,133 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #51 of 129 Information Science programs, CUNY Lehman College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $50,133 to $74,891 over five years — a 49% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About CUNY Lehman College

With a 55% acceptance rate, CUNY Lehman College is moderately selective, serving 10,438 students in Bronx, NY. With 61% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $13,928 over four years — 53% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Computer and information research scientists $140,910/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Information Science at CUNY Lehman College?

This program scores 76/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Information Science nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Information Science careers?

With 68% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $593,972 in decade earnings vs $734,980 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Information Science from CUNY Lehman College?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Is CUNY Lehman College a hidden gem for Information Science?

After financial aid, the average student pays $13,928 over four years — 53% below the $29,640 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →