Information Science/Studies

Bachelor's degree · Virginia Commonwealth University · Richmond, VA

CIP 11.04

$62,116Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$87,219Median earnings 4 years after
$86,853Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
167Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Information Science/Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $62,116 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 $21,500, about 35% 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
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
$80,173$19,500
Strayer University-Virginia
Arlington
$71,167$40,250
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 Virginia Commonwealth University make?

The median salary is $62,116 one year after graduation and $86,853 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

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