Program Analysis
Graduates earn $73,033/yr, edging above the $59,433 national average for Information Science/Studies — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
The 3.5x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.
AI risk is moderate — 68% task exposure — and the 25% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
At $26,564 in median debt against $73,033 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
At #72 out of 129 programs, Syracuse University's financial outcomes for Information Science/Studies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $73,033 to $101,251 shows 39% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.