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Information Science at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Information Science/Studies

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $59,951/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

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

ROI 9.5x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #66 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	$847K	$818K	$653K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.8x	9.5x	7.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.3x	5.1x	4.1x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	73	72	66

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$86,096

Out-of-state: $159,560 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$120,296

-40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,486

5.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$88,912

48% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's Information Science program produces graduates earning $59,951/yr — within striking distance of the $59,433 national average for this field.

A 9.5x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 23% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Information Science career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $26,486 in median debt clears quickly against $59,951 in annual earnings.

A #66 ranking among 129 Information Science programs places University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 48% earnings increase from $59,951 to $88,912 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's 50% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 20,189 students in Pittsburgh, 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

What does a 72/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Information Science at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?

At 72/100, the score looks reasonable — but Information Science is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Information Science at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?

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 →