Information Science/Studies

Bachelor's degree · James Madison University · Harrisonburg, VA

CIP 11.04

$80,173Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$113,345Median earnings 4 years after
$111,126Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
149Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Information Science/Studies at James Madison University earn a median of $80,173 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 $19,500, about 24% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Strayer University-Virginia
Arlington
$71,167$40,250
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$62,116$21,500
Christopher Newport University
Newport News
$58,550$25,000
Radford University
Radford
$46,446—
South University-Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach
$44,682$45,268
South University-Richmond
Glen Allen
$44,682$45,268

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $80,173 one year after graduation and $111,126 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.

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