Information Science at Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Information Science/Studies
58 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
59
Optimistic
58
Base Case
52
Pessimistic
Earnings $62,375/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (221,900 openings/yr)
ROI 4.6x earnings multiple
Ranked #117 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 $657K $644K $553K
Earnings Multiple 4.7x 4.6x 4.0x
Probability of Field Employment 74% 68% 39%
DegreeOutlook Score 59 58 52

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$139,760
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$102,988
26% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
5.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $62,375 track close to the $59,433 national median for Information Science programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 4.6x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 68% task exposure — and the 16% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $27,000 in median debt against $62,375 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #117 out of 129 programs, Robert Morris University's financial outcomes for Information Science trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Robert Morris University

Robert Morris University has a 91% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 2,866 students in Moon Township, PA.

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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

How does Robert Morris University's Information Science program score?
A score of 58/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Robert Morris University trails the majority of Information Science programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How vulnerable is Information Science to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Information Science careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 68% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →