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Information Science/Studies at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Rolla, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $65,393/yr (10% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

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

ROI 13.2x earnings multiple (5.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #43 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	$776K	$753K	$616K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.6x	13.2x	10.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.1x	5.9x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	78	77	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)

$57,112

Out-of-state: $126,712 (5.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,092

4% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,578

4.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$83,687

28% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $65,393 at Missouri University of Science and Technology come in 10% above the national median of $59,433 for Information Science/Studies programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.2x 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.

With first-year pay of $65,393 far exceeding the $23,578 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #43 of 129 Information Science/Studies programs, Missouri University of Science and Technology scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $65,393 to $83,687 over five years — a 28% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Missouri University of Science and Technology

Missouri University of Science and Technology accepts 73% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 5,467 in Rolla, MO.

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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 Missouri University of Science and Technology?

This program scores 77/100 — 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 $615,990 in decade earnings vs $776,460 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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