Information Science/Studies at Doane University

Based on similar programs nationally, an Information Science degree from Doane appears positioned near the middle of the field, with estimated first-year earnings of $58,651—right at the national median and slightly above Nebraska's typical $54,369. The estimated debt of $26,694 translates to a 0.46 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates would owe roughly five and a half months' salary. That's manageable by most standards, though it's worth noting that peer programs in Nebraska typically carry less debt at around $21,147.

The challenge with Doane is that we're working entirely with estimates here—both earnings and debt figures come from comparable programs elsewhere since this school's graduate cohort was too small to report. Looking at Nebraska schools with actual data, UNO graduates earned nearly $59,000 in their first year while Wayne State graduates saw closer to $50,000, suggesting there's real variation in outcomes even within the state. Whether Doane's program tracks closer to the higher or lower end remains uncertain.

For parents weighing this investment, the estimated numbers suggest reasonable value—debt that shouldn't overwhelm starting salaries in a field with decent earning potential. But given the lack of program-specific data, you'd want strong evidence that Doane's career services and employer connections can deliver outcomes matching or exceeding these estimates before committing to this particular program over alternatives with verified track records.