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Information Science at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Rolla, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Information Science/Studies

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $65,393/yr (10% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

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

ROI 13.2x earnings multiple (5.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #43 of 129 Information Science/Studies programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Information Science graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$776K	$753K	$616K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.6x	13.2x	10.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.1x	5.9x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	78	77	70

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$57,112

Out-of-state: $126,712 (5.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,092

4% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,578

4.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$83,687

28% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $65,393 at Missouri University of Science and Technology come in 10% above the national median of $59,433 for Information Science programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Information Science programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Information Science's typical career paths, with 68% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 21% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $65,393 far exceeding the $23,578 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #43 of 129 Information Science programs, Missouri University of Science and Technology scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $65,393 to $83,687 over five years — a 28% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Missouri University of Science and Technology

Missouri University of Science and Technology accepts 73% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 5,467 in Rolla, MO.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Information Science at Missouri University of Science and Technology?

This program scores 77/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Information Science nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Information Science careers?

With 68% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $615,990 in decade earnings vs $776,460 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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