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Information Science at Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Information Science/Studies

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $49,568/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

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

ROI 11.0x earnings multiple (6.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #75 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 graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$719K	$700K	$585K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.2x	11.0x	9.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.8x	6.6x	5.5x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	69	68	62

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$63,912

Out-of-state: $105,552 (6.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$81,440

-27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,250

5.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$73,164

48% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Ramapo College of New Jersey's Information Science graduates start at $49,568/yr, trailing the $59,433 national average by 17%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.0x 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 19% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $22,250 in median debt clears quickly against $49,568 in annual earnings.

Ranked #75 of 129 Information Science programs, Ramapo College of New Jersey falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $49,568 to $73,164 over five years — a 48% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Ramapo College of New Jersey

A 73% acceptance rate means Ramapo College of New Jersey is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 4,664 students in Mahwah, NJ.

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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 at Ramapo College of New Jersey?

This program scores 68/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Information Science programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

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 $585,325 in decade earnings vs $718,688 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Information Science from Ramapo College of New Jersey?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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