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Information Science/Studies at Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $68,007/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

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

ROI 21.7x earnings multiple (7.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #8 of 129 Information Science/Studies programs Top 10%

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	$956K	$917K	$711K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	22.6x	21.7x	16.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.9x	7.6x	5.9x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	84	83	77

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$42,240

Out-of-state: $121,400 (7.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,720

-75% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,750

3.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$101,997

50% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $68,007/yr, edging above the $59,433 national average for Information Science/Studies — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 21.7x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 68% task exposure — and the 26% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $19,750 in median debt against $68,007 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #8 ranking out of 129 Information Science/Studies programs nationally puts Stony Brook University in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $68,007 to $101,997 shows 50% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Stony Brook University

With a 49% acceptance rate, Stony Brook University is moderately selective, serving 17,420 students in Stony Brook, NY.

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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 Stony Brook University's Information Science/Studies program score?

A score of 83/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Stony Brook University's Information Science/Studies graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Information Science/Studies to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Information Science/Studies 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 →