Information Science/Studies at Coppin State University

Maryland's information science programs cluster tightly around $62,000 in first-year earnings, and data from comparable programs across the state suggest Coppin's graduates likely fall into this range—right at the state median and modestly above the national benchmark of $58,651. With an estimated debt load of $23,250, that translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.37, meaning graduates would owe roughly four-and-a-half months' salary. That's a manageable starting point for a field where technical skills typically command steady demand.

What complicates the picture is the wide variation among Maryland schools. While University of Maryland Global Campus and Strayer graduates report earnings above $71,000, and even UMD-College Park sits near $70,000, Coppin's peer-program estimates suggest more modest outcomes. For a school serving a majority Pell-eligible population, that gap matters—higher-income families can absorb a slower earnings ramp, but first-generation students need immediate return on investment. The relatively low debt helps, but it doesn't close the $8,000-to-$10,000 annual gap between Coppin's likely outcomes and the state's top performers.

The core question is whether your student can leverage Coppin's location in Baltimore's tech corridor to close that gap through internships, networking, or strategic career moves. The fundamentals—reasonable debt, solid statewide demand—are there, but this isn't a program where the credential alone guarantees strong earnings.