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Information Science at Rasmussen University-Illinois

Rockford, IL · Private for-profit · Bachelor's Degree · Information Science/Studies

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $64,329/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

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

ROI 12.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #94 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 graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$674K	$659K	$561K
Earnings Multiple	12.4x	12.2x	10.4x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	65	64	58

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$54,184

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,233

3.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $64,329 at Rasmussen University-Illinois come in 8% above the national median of $59,433 for Information Science programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.2x 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 17% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $64,329 far exceeding the $16,233 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #94 of 129 Information Science programs, Rasmussen University-Illinois falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Rasmussen University-Illinois

a compact campus enrolling 1,330 students in Rockford, IL. Pell Grant recipients make up 63% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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 at Rasmussen University-Illinois?

This program scores 64/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Information Science programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

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 $561,382 in decade earnings vs $673,582 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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