Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Maryland

Information Science/Studies masters's programs at peer institutions in Maryland (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Towson University$93,893
University of Maryland Global Campus$95,119$109,335
Johns Hopkins University$94,430$123,704
University of Maryland-Baltimore County$93,475$114,259
Stevenson University$83,676$89,636
Strayer University-Maryland$71,873$87,889
National Median$71,873

Other Information Science/Studies Programs in Maryland

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Maryland schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi
$7,992$95,119
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
$63,340$94,430
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore
$12,952$93,475
Stevenson University
Owings Mills
$39,708$83,676
Strayer University-Maryland
Suitland
$13,920$71,873

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Towson University, approximately 33% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.