Information Science/Studies at Rasmussen University-Kansas

Rasmussen-Kansas's Information Science program produces graduates earning $64,329 their first year out—nearly $10,000 above both the national median ($58,651) and the Kansas state median ($56,399) for this degree. That's a meaningful premium, particularly for a student body where 57% receive Pell grants. The program outperforms Fort Hays State, the state's highest earner for this degree, by about $8,000 annually.

The debt picture looks reasonable at $22,632, matching Kansas's state median and coming in below the national median of $25,750. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.35 means graduates owe roughly 4 months of their annual salary—manageable territory that suggests the degree pays for itself relatively quickly.

The critical caveat: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, which means outcomes for any individual student could vary significantly from these medians. One or two high earners can skew a small sample upward. Still, the combination of above-average earnings and below-average debt suggests this program delivers solid value for Kansas students looking to break into information science careers, especially given the relatively short payback period on the debt.