In the University of Arizona's transformative Bachelor of Arts in Information Science and eSociety program, students are prepared for a wide variety of dynamic jobs across industries.
BA IS&ES graduates are ready to excel in a wide array of in-demand positions, including:
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 esociety-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 eSociety graduate is $82,000 per year, with top annual average salaries ranging up to $189,000 or more.
The Art of Storytelling: How Two Recent InfoSci Alumni Launched Rewarding Careers in Information Science
Though job growth in the information sector is increasing rapidly, finding the right career fit takes planning, networking and persistence. It also takes storytelling. Learn more about the career paths of recent College of Information Science graduates Addison Cryblskey and Sage Pezzulo.
Top Information Science Employers
Top information science employers nationwide, according to PayScale, include: