Information Science/Studies

Bachelor's degree · Northwestern University · Evanston, IL

CIP 11.04

$102,998Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$163,740Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$11,425Median federal debt
88Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Information Science/Studies at Northwestern University earn a median of $102,998 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $85,294 four years after graduating (middle half: $59,774–$116,854). Median debt is $11,425, about 11% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Rasmussen University-Illinois
Rockford
$64,329$16,233
DePaul University
Chicago
$60,468$24,000
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago
$58,651$14,149
Bradley University
Peoria
$58,014$24,975

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Information Science/Studies graduates from Northwestern University make?

The median salary is $102,998 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,425.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.