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Information Science/Studies at Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $57,661/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

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

ROI 12.0x earnings multiple (8.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #99 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	$617K	$607K	$531K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.2x	12.0x	10.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.6x	8.4x	7.4x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	63	63	56

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,452

Out-of-state: $71,892 (8.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$64,260

-27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,812

5.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $57,661/yr, roughly in line with the $59,433 national median for Information Science/Studies. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Information Science/Studies programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Information Science/Studies's typical career paths, with 68% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 14% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $57,661 far exceeding the $24,812 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #99 of 129 Information Science/Studies programs, Cleveland State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University accepts 95% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 9,077 in Cleveland, OH.

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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

View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Information Science/Studies at Cleveland State University?

This program scores 63/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Information Science/Studies programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Information Science/Studies careers?

With 68% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $531,399 in decade earnings vs $617,093 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →