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Information Science/Studies at Pace University

New York, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $52,116/yr (-12% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

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

ROI 5.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #79 of 129 Information Science/Studies programs

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	$1,107K	$1,056K	$791K
Earnings Multiple	5.4x	5.1x	3.8x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	68	67	60

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$205,696

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$124,184

40% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$106,489

104% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $52,116 track close to the $59,433 national median for Information Science/Studies programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 5.1x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 29% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #79 of 129 Information Science/Studies programs, Pace University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $106,489 show a 104% jump from the $52,116 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Pace University

Pace University has a 77% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 7,725 students in New York, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $124,184 over four years — 40% 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 Pace University?

This program scores 67/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Information Science/Studies programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

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 $791,356 in decade earnings vs $1,106,834 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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