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Information Science at Wayne State College

Wayne, NE · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Information Science/Studies

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $49,981/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

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

ROI 17.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #91 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	$552K	$547K	$497K
Earnings Multiple	17.3x	17.2x	15.6x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	64	64	57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$31,880

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,432

-90% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $49,981/yr fall 16% below the $59,433 national median for Information Science. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.2x 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 10% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #91 of 129 Information Science programs, Wayne State College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Wayne State College

a smaller institution with 3,041 students in Wayne, NE.

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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

View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Information Science at Wayne State College?

This program scores 64/100 — 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 $496,864 in decade earnings vs $552,033 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Information Science from Wayne State College?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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