Information Science/Studies

Master's degree · Southern Methodist University · Dallas, TX

CIP 11.04

$127,788Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$173,816Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$52,712Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Information Science/Studies at Southern Methodist University earn a median of $127,788 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $112,705 four years after graduating (middle half: $75,540–$153,142). Median debt is $52,712, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Information Science/Studies (Master's degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio
$92,342—
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
$87,966$23,017
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson
$86,410$32,797
Strayer University-Texas
Farmers Branch
$71,873$74,156
Tarleton State University
Stephenville
$69,819—
South University-Austin
Round Rock
$58,864$43,847
University of North Texas
Denton
$56,149$31,075
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$54,007$33,825

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $127,788 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $52,712.

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