Information Science/Studies at Averett University

Virginia's Information Science programs cluster around $58,550 in first-year earnings based on the seven schools with available data, and Averett's graduates likely fall somewhere in that range. The estimated debt load of $26,694 is actually lower than what most Virginia peer programs report—the state median sits at $39,086—which could reflect either Averett's financial aid approach or its moderately selective admissions profile (48% acceptance rate, significant Pell enrollment).

The debt-to-earnings math works out reasonably well here. A ratio of 0.46 means graduates would owe roughly half their first-year salary, manageable by most standards when the work offers steady employment. Information Science tends to provide clearer career paths than many liberal arts degrees, though the wide range among Virginia programs—from Radford's $46,000 to JMU's $80,000—shows that employer recruitment and program focus matter significantly.

The real limitation here is uncertainty. With data suppressed due to small graduate cohorts, we're working from what similar programs produce, not what Averett specifically delivers. That small sample size itself tells a story—this isn't a large-scale program, which could mean limited alumni networks or fewer employer connections, factors that often drive those higher outcomes at schools like JMU. Before committing, ask Averett directly about recent graduate placements and whether they can connect you with alumni working in the field.