Information Science/Studies at Quinnipiac University

The standout figure here is the four-year earnings number—$78,394 is solid and suggests meaningful salary progression beyond what peer programs typically show in the first year. While Quinnipiac doesn't have enough graduates in this program for the Department of Education to report exact outcomes, similar information science programs nationally suggest first-year earnings around $58,600 with debt near $26,700. That combination translates to roughly five months of gross pay needed to cover the loans, which is manageable territory for a technical field.

What tempers the optimism is context. Connecticut's other information science programs carry lower debt loads (around $19,000 median statewide), though it's unclear whether they produce comparable earnings growth. The $12,000 difference matters—it's real money that compounds over repayment years. And Quinnipiac's relatively high acceptance rate and modest test scores suggest this isn't competing with elite tech programs where information science graduates command six figures early on.

For parents weighing this investment, the key question is whether Quinnipiac's specific advantages—perhaps its corporate connections, internship pipeline, or regional employer relationships—justify the premium over state schools. The earnings trajectory looks promising, but you're betting on estimated outcomes rather than this program's proven track record. If your student has cheaper options producing similar credentials, those merit serious consideration.