Information Science/Studies at Goshen College

Estimated first-year earnings of $58,651 alongside projected debt of $26,694 create a manageable 0.46 debt-to-earnings ratio for Goshen College's Information Science program. These figures come from national medians of similar bachelor's programs, not Goshen-specific outcomes, but they suggest a workable financial picture: a typical graduate would dedicate roughly half their first year's salary to paying off student loans if they chose an aggressive repayment strategy.

What makes this estimate particularly relevant is that Goshen serves a substantial population of Pell grant recipients (37%), meaning many families here are already navigating tight budgets. The projected debt load sits just above the national median of $25,750 for Information Science programs, while the earnings estimate matches the national median exactly. For a small liberal arts college with broad admission access, landing at these national benchmarks could represent solid positioning—though without actual Goshen graduate data, we're extrapolating from what peer institutions achieve.

The real question is whether Goshen's particular approach to Information Science—likely more interdisciplinary and less technical than larger university programs—translates to outcomes in line with these national norms. Given the small program size that triggered data suppression, talking directly with recent alumni and the career services office becomes essential to understand where graduates actually land and whether this estimated picture reflects their experience.