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Information Science at Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Information Science/Studies

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $49,285/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

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

ROI 2.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #125 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	$546K	$542K	$494K
Earnings Multiple	2.8x	2.8x	2.6x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	52	51	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$192,500

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$129,368

33% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

6.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $49,285 per year, Information Science graduates from Xavier University earn below the $59,433 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The financial case is thin at 2.8x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

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.

Median debt of $27,000 represents roughly 7 months of the $49,285 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #125 of 129 Information Science programs, Xavier University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Xavier University

With 88% of applicants admitted, Xavier University prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 4,723 students in Cincinnati, OH. The average net cost of $129,368 over four years represents a 33% discount from published tuition.

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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 Xavier University?

This program scores 51/100 — 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 $493,733 in decade earnings vs $546,137 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Information Science from Xavier University?

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 →