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Information Science/Studies at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $68,362/yr (15% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

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

ROI 11.5x earnings multiple (5.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #47 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	$789K	$765K	$623K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.9x	11.5x	9.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.6x	5.4x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	77	76	70

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$66,280

Out-of-state: $141,584 (5.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$74,508

-12% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,990

3.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$85,758

25% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $68,362 per year, Information Science/Studies graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell earn slightly above the $59,433 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 11.5x 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.

The median debt load of $21,990 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #47 ranking among 129 Information Science/Studies programs places University of Massachusetts-Lowell in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 25% earnings increase from $68,362 to $85,758 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Massachusetts-Lowell

With 85% of applicants admitted, University of Massachusetts-Lowell prioritizes broad access, serving 11,632 students in Lowell, MA.

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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 76/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Information Science/Studies at University of Massachusetts-Lowell?

At 76/100, 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 University of Massachusetts-Lowell?

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 →