The Information Science and Arts major is an interdisciplinary field that familiarizes students with computational and research methods, problem-solving skills, and technological experience for solving information problems in the arts, humanities, and sciences. Graduates in this major will be well prepared to access and manage information and extract meaning from digital data for clients in fields ranging from health care to education to businesses to nonprofit organizations. This major is also excellent preparation for graduate study in fields including library science, information science, or linguistics. Some of the job titles listed below may require an advanced degree.
Potential Career Areas:
- Research
- Data mining
- Records management
- Content production/editing
- Database and network administration
- Human resources
- Marketing
- Consulting
- Communications
Sample Employers:
- Libraries
- Colleges and universities
- Magazines and newspapers
- Broadcast companies
- Websites
- Government agencies
- Archives
- Nonprofit organizations
- Hospitals and clinics
- Marketing firms
- Research institutes
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
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Information Broker
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$20,000 - $73,880
|
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Database Administrator
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$42,500 - $70,000
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Public Information Officer
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$30,000 - $60,000
|
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Information Resources Director
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$60,000 - $115,000
|
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New Media Director
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$46,000 - $120,000
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Human Resources Specialist
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$29,100 - $52,700
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Editorial and Research Assistant
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$20,000 - $30,400
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Information Research Scientist
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$57,600 - $100,700
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Website Content Producer
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$29,000 - $80,000
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Library Media Specialist
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$33,190 - $52,530
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Freelance Indexer
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$15 - $110/hour
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Government Archivist
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$35,000 - $75,000
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Market Researcher
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$25,000 - $58,000
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Public Opinion Researcher
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$17,650 - $61,070
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Sources of Information: United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011).