Information Science/Studies at Stony Brook University

Stony Brook's Information Science program launches graduates into $68,000 salaries that jump to nearly $89,000 within four years—earnings that place it in the 80th percentile among New York programs and well above both state ($51,363) and national ($58,651) medians. For a SUNY school charging significantly less tuition than private competitors, this performance stands out: graduates earn more than those from Syracuse or Pace while carrying debt about $6,000 below the national average for this major.

The debt picture reinforces the value proposition. At $19,750, graduates face monthly loan payments around $220—manageable on a $68,000 starting salary where the debt ratio sits at a comfortable 0.29. That 31% earnings growth trajectory over four years suggests graduates are developing in-demand skills that command increasing market value, likely in data analytics, user experience, or information architecture roles concentrated in New York's tech sector.

For families seeking strong tech-adjacent careers without the financial burden of private university tuition, this program delivers. The combination of above-average starting salaries, rapid earnings growth, and below-average debt makes it one of New York's more compelling information science options—particularly for students who qualify for in-state tuition.