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Information Science/Studies at Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $63,986/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

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

ROI 32.7x earnings multiple (11.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #12 of 129 Information Science/Studies programs Top 10%

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	$780K	$756K	$618K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	33.7x	32.7x	26.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.4x	11.1x	9.1x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	82	81	75

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$23,144

Out-of-state: $68,160 (11.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,888

-193% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,877

4.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$83,632

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $63,986 per year, Information Science/Studies graduates from Kennesaw State University earn slightly above the $59,433 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 32.7x 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 21% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $23,877 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #12 of 129 programs, Kennesaw State University's Information Science/Studies program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Earnings grow from $63,986 to $83,632 over five years — a 31% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University accepts 69% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 39,503 students in Kennesaw, GA.

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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/Studies at Kennesaw State University?

This program scores 81/100 — 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 $617,630 in decade earnings vs $779,548 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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