BA IS&A Career Outcomes

Professional digital composer

In the University of Arizona's transformative Bachelor of Arts in Information Science and Arts program, students are prepared for a wide variety of dynamic jobs across industries.

BA IS&A graduates are ready to excel in a wide variety of in-demand positions, including:

  • Art director
  • Audio-visual technician
  • Computational art / simulation / installation technician
  • Data analyst
  • Digital marketing specialist
  • Information systems specialist
  • Sound engineer
  • Systems developer
  • User experience designer
  • Video game designer
  • Web designer

A Field of Growing Importance & Demand

16.2%

Information Science Job Growth
Over Next 5 Years

$82K

Average Salary for Bachelor's in
Information Science and Arts Graduates

According to research by Lightcast, information science and arts-related jobs are expected to grow by more than 16% over the next five years, while salaries are predicted to grow from 10% to 20% in that same time span.

While job demand is highest in California, Texas, Virginia, Florida and New York, Arizona is also experiencing rapid growth in information science job opportunities and salaries.

According to PayScale, the average salary for a Bachelor's in Information Science and Arts graduate is $82,000 per year, with top annual average salaries ranging up to $189,000 or more.

  

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Top Information Science Employers

Top information science employers nationwide, according to PayScale, include:

  • Accenture
  • Amazon.com
  • Booz, Allen and Hamilton
  • Cisco
  • Deloitte
  • EY (Ernst & Young)
  • Fidelity Investments
  • GE (General Electric)
  • IBM
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Microsoft
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • Raytheon
  • Salesforce.com
  • Visa
  • Walmart

Ready to shape the digital landscapes of tomorrow?

Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts in Information Science and Arts by contacting us at infosci-ugrad@arizona.edu, or review the admissions process and begin your application now.

If you are a current U of A student, learn more about declaring a major, minor or certificate.

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