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Information Science at Rasmussen University-Kansas

Topeka, KS · Private for-profit · Bachelor's Degree · Information Science/Studies
63 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
64
Optimistic
63
Base Case
57
Pessimistic
Earnings $64,329/yr (8% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (221,900 openings/yr)
ROI 10.7x earnings multiple
Ranked #101 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 11.0x 10.7x 9.1x
Probability of Field Employment 74% 68% 39%
DegreeOutlook Score 64 63 57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$61,360
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,233
3.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $64,329/yr, edging above the $59,433 national average for Information Science — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.7x 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.

At $16,233 in median debt against $64,329 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #101 of 129 Information Science programs, Rasmussen University-Kansas falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Rasmussen University-Kansas

a compact campus enrolling 333 students in Topeka, KS. 57% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic 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
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Compare & Explore

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Information Science at Other Schools

Northwestern University ($102,998) Norwich University ($98,551) Excelsior University ($88,713) University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ($88,515) Boston College ($80,731) Albright College ($80,329) James Madison University ($80,173) Utah Valley University ($79,918)

Other Majors at Rasmussen University-Kansas

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($74,861) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($59,693) Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management ($59,685) Human Resources Management and Services ($56,465) Computer Science ($53,832) Accounting and Related Services ($53,285) Finance and Financial Management Services ($47,744) Health and Medical Administrative Services ($46,361)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Information Science at Rasmussen University-Kansas?
This program scores 63/100 — 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 →