Bachelor of Science in Information Science

Connect the dots and design the future. Learn to work with information at the scale and speed of today’s technology and data while studying the way people interact with all things digital.

Information science at CMCI is a cutting-edge area of study that draws on social science, the humanities and computer science. Students earning an undergraduate degree in information science learn to imagine what is possible through today’s technology, and to invent new ways society can use technology to improve the world. CU Boulder is one of only a few universities in the country that offer this four-year undergraduate degree.

  • Create engaging social and technological solutions to real-word problems 
  • Learn to apply information science to the topics that matter to you, from media to business to health care
  • Gain hands-on experience working with organizations and tech experts in the Boulder community

Collaborate on projects in one of our 10+ labs and research groups

130+ renowned organizations employ CMCI graduates, including National Geographic, Rogers & Cowan, Condé Nast, Microsoft, NPR, Uninterrupted and NBC

Learn from faculty who bring industry knowledge into the classroom, with experience at companies like Facebook, Google, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Tableau and Twitter

Be successful.

Our students gain a competitive edge by developing skills that are highly valued in today’s constantly changing professional landscape.

 
$122,800

Median annual salary of computer and information research scientists

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Business analyst, data journalist, data scientist, game designer, intelligence analyst, interaction designer, online community manager, privacy consultant, product manager, social media strategist, software engineer, user experience designer, visualization designer and web developer are common job opportunities for our graduates

 

Be prepared for your career with relevant, off-campus internship experience and career resources, starting from your first semester to your last

Academic Plan & Requirements

This project-centered major prepares students with a professional portfolio and project experience for in-demand careers. Students must also complete a secondary area of study outside of the strategic communication major.

This secondary area of study can be met by any of the following: 

  • A minor
  • A second major within CMCI
  • A double degree
  • Any credit-based certificate program of at least 12 credit hours

Community & Involvement

CMCI is a place for community and collaboration. Learn how you can make connections, gain hands-on experience, further your studies and get involved.

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