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Information Science/Studies at CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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/Studies 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/Studies. 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/Studies programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Information Science/Studies'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/Studies 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

View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Will AI replace Information Science/Studies 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/Studies 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/Studies?

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 →