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Information Science/Studies at University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $56,824/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

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

ROI 11.7x earnings multiple (8.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #104 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	$610K	$600K	$528K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.9x	11.7x	10.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.8x	8.7x	7.7x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	63	62	55

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$51,196

Out-of-state: $68,956 (8.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,924

-17% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,589

3.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of Akron Main Campus's Information Science/Studies program produces graduates earning $56,824/yr — within striking distance of the $59,433 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Information Science/Studies programs nationally.

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 14% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $17,589 in median debt clears quickly against $56,824 in annual earnings.

Ranked #104 of 129 Information Science/Studies programs, University of Akron Main Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Akron Main Campus

A 71% acceptance rate means University of Akron Main Campus is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 10,011 in Akron, OH.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Information Science/Studies at University of Akron Main Campus?

This program scores 62/100 — 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 $527,635 in decade earnings vs $610,001 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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