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Information Science/Studies at Strayer University-Global Region

Washington, DC · Private for-profit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $71,167/yr (20% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

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

ROI 13.9x earnings multiple

Ranked #36 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	$799K	$774K	$628K
Earnings Multiple	14.3x	13.9x	11.3x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	80	79	73

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$55,680

Median Debt at Graduation

$40,250

6.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$87,437

23% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $71,167/yr, edging above the $59,433 national average for Information Science/Studies — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

With a 13.9x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 21% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Information Science/Studies career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $40,250 against $71,167/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #36 ranking among 129 Information Science/Studies programs places Strayer University-Global Region in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 23% earnings increase from $71,167 to $87,437 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Strayer University-Global Region

serving 10,087 students in Washington, DC. With 53% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 does a 79/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Information Science/Studies at Strayer University-Global Region?

At 79/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Information Science/Studies at Strayer University-Global Region?

The 68% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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