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About Informatics

A program that focuses on computer systems from a user-centered perspective and studies the structure, behavior and interactions of natural and artificial systems that store, process and communicate information. Includes instruction in information sciences, human computer interaction, information system analysis and design, telecommunications structure and information architecture and management.

For all the 2,597 degrees granted in Informatics annually, the majority of them are Masters degree. Of the 57 students graduating with degrees at the Doctors degree research scholarship level across the US, 44% percent identify as women and 56% percent identify as men. While students at schools all over the country study Informatics, Indiana has the most graduates. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Informatics is $60,100.

Popularity of Informatics Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Informatics degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Informatics majors is Computer and Information Research Scientists. However, something else to think about is how much demand there is for specific positions. A career that is in high need that a degree in Informatics can prepare you for is Computer and Information Research Scientists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Informatics majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Informatics majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
57
Female Students
25 (43%)
Male Students
32 (56%)
U.S. Nonresident (29, 51%)
White (14, 25%)
Black or African American (5, 9%)
Asian (3, 5%)
Hispanic or Latino (2, 4%)
Two or more races (2, 4%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (2, 4%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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