Home › Texas Tech University › Information Science/Studies

Information Science/Studies at Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $55,081/yr (-7% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

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

ROI 18.7x earnings multiple (9.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #41 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/Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$924K	$889K	$694K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.5x	18.7x	14.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.4x	9.1x	7.1x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	79	78	72

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$47,408

Out-of-state: $97,804 (9.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$80,284

-69% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,912

5.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$93,736

70% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $55,081/yr, roughly in line with the $59,433 national median for Information Science/Studies. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 18.7x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 25% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Information Science/Studies career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $55,081 far exceeding the $24,912 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #41 ranking among 129 Information Science/Studies programs places Texas Tech University in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The $55,081-to-$93,736 earnings arc over five years reflects a 70% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University accepts 71% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, one of the larger campuses at 32,446 students in Lubbock, TX.

See all programs and financial aid at Texas Tech University →

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 →

Compare & Explore

Information Science/Studies at Other Schools

Other Majors at Texas Tech University

Is a Trade Program a Better Fit?

For students who prefer applied learning, trade programs can deliver strong earnings with significantly less debt and shorter time to employment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 78/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Information Science/Studies at Texas Tech University?

At 78/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Information Science/Studies at Texas Tech University?

The 68% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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