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Information Science/Studies at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $59,951/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

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

ROI 9.5x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #66 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	$847K	$818K	$653K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.8x	9.5x	7.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.3x	5.1x	4.1x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	73	72	66

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$86,096

Out-of-state: $159,560 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$120,296

-40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,486

5.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$88,912

48% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's Information Science/Studies program produces graduates earning $59,951/yr — within striking distance of the $59,433 national average for this field.

A 9.5x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 23% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Information Science/Studies career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $26,486 in median debt clears quickly against $59,951 in annual earnings.

A #66 ranking among 129 Information Science/Studies programs places University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 48% earnings increase from $59,951 to $88,912 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's 50% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 20,189 students in Pittsburgh, PA.

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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 72/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Information Science/Studies at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?

At 72/100, the score looks reasonable — but Information Science/Studies is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Information Science/Studies at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?

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 →