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Information Science at University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Information Science/Studies

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $56,824/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

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

ROI 11.7x earnings multiple (8.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #104 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	$610K	$600K	$528K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.9x	11.7x	10.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.8x	8.7x	7.7x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	63	62	55

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$51,196

Out-of-state: $68,956 (8.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,924

-17% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,589

3.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of Akron Main Campus's Information Science program produces graduates earning $56,824/yr — within striking distance of the $59,433 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.7x 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 14% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $17,589 in median debt clears quickly against $56,824 in annual earnings.

Ranked #104 of 129 Information Science programs, University of Akron Main Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Akron Main Campus

A 71% acceptance rate means University of Akron Main Campus is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 10,011 in Akron, OH.

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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 University of Akron Main Campus?

This program scores 62/100 — 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 $527,635 in decade earnings vs $610,001 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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