| Program | MS in Information Science |
|---|---|
| Length | 33 credits |
| Format | 100% online |
| 2026–27 Tuition | $1,048 per credit for 11 or fewer credits per semester |
| STEM | Yes |
| AI Exposure | High (MSITM.com editorial rating) |
Curriculum
The online degree emphasizes enterprise information systems, business-process integration, security, data analysis and digital transformation. Stackable certificate pathways include business process integration, cyber threat analytics/prevention and IT analytics; related coursework references cloud, blockchain and machine learning.
Admissions
Penn State currently lists recurring spring, summer and fall deadlines; the current spring application deadline is November 20 for a January start.
Official source
Penn State World Campus MS Information Science
Career evidence
Penn State World Campus publishes relevant job titles, BLS employment-growth estimates and career-services resources for the MS Information Science, but it does not publish a current program-specific graduating-cohort placement rate or starting-salary statistic on the degree page. MSITM.com therefore treats the figures as occupation-market context rather than alumni outcomes.
Official degree and career information
Preparation & prerequisites
Penn State expects MS Information Science applicants to hold a bachelor’s degree in information systems, information science, another quantitative/scientific/business discipline, or to bring relevant IT experience. Applicants who do not meet that background expectation may be asked to complete self-paced bridge coursework before starting and earn at least 80% on the assessments. GRE/GMAT scores are not required and are not accepted.
Official World Campus admissions and bridge requirements
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Last verified: September 29, 2026.