Information Science/Studies at Robert Morris University

Robert Morris graduates with this information science degree start at $62,375—ahead of both the national median ($58,651) and Pennsylvania's state median ($61,163). Among Pennsylvania's 19 programs, this ranks at the 60th percentile, putting it solidly in the middle of the pack despite Robert Morris's 91% admission rate. The debt burden of $27,000 is exactly average for Pennsylvania programs in this field, creating a reasonable 0.43 debt-to-earnings ratio that graduates should be able to manage.

The caveat here matters: with fewer than 30 graduates in the dataset, these numbers could shift significantly year to year. A small cohort means one or two exceptional (or struggling) graduates can swing the median considerably. Still, the fundamentals look sound—graduates are entering the workforce at competitive salaries without excessive debt.

For families concerned about value, this program delivers middle-of-the-road results at what's likely a more accessible price point than top performers like Drexel ($78,755) or Albright ($80,329). The question is whether that $16,000-$18,000 earnings gap justifies potentially higher tuition at more selective schools. If Robert Morris offers substantial merit aid or in-state affordability, the debt-to-earnings picture here is perfectly serviceable for launching an information science career.