Information Science at Cuyahoga Community College District

Cleveland, OH · Public · Associate Degree · Information Science/Studies

enrolling 12,641 students in Cleveland, OH.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $45,238 at Cuyahoga Community College District come in 9% above the national median of $41,609 for Information Science programs.

The 88.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI exposure is significant at 68% of job tasks, producing a 31% spread between best and worst-case decade earnings. The field isn't immune to disruption.

Ranked #3 out of 14 programs, Cuyahoga Community College District's Information Science program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $45,238 to $63,631 shows 41% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

Information Science has a registered apprenticeship option through It Project Manager with a median wage of $171,200/yr — worth exploring for students who prefer structured on-the-job training.

73 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
61
Low End
73
Score
76
High End
Earnings $45,238/yr (9% vs median)
AI-Proof Exposed (32% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (221,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$684K
8.9% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
91.6x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
7 of 7
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$7,472
Out-of-state: $17,472
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$63,631
41% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Information Science graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Computer and information systems managers $171,200 +15.2% 47%
Computer and information research scientists $140,910 +19.7% 37%
Database architects $135,980 +8.7% 6%
Computer and information systems managers
$171,200
+15.2% growth 47% AI-proof
Computer and information research scientists
$140,910
+19.7% growth 37% AI-proof
Database architects
$135,980
+8.7% growth 6% AI-proof

View all 7 career paths with full salary data →

Information Science Career Guide

Information Science opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Information Science at Cuyahoga Community College District?
This program scores 73/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Information Science nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, hands-on AI resilience, and solid financial return.
How vulnerable is Information Science to AI automation?
AI exposure of 68% is a real factor. For Cuyahoga Community College District specifically, the gap between optimistic ($684,136) and pessimistic ($473,289) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
Why does Cuyahoga Community College District rank so high for Information Science?
Among 14 Information Science programs, Cuyahoga Community College District's #3 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.
Is there demand for Information Science workers?
Job availability for Information Science is strong — 221,900 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Cuyahoga Community College District graduates specifically, local market conditions in OH may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →