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Bachelor of Science in Information

The Bachelor of Science in Information is an undergraduate degree program at U-M. You can enter as early as sophomore year. This richly interdisciplinary program is not just about tech and coding or just about people and how they tick, but the intersection of the two. BSI students learn how to analyze data and create technology in a way that works for real people. UMSI was the first iSchool in the world to offer this integrated degree. 

The courses you’ll take in the BSI program feature expert faculty who conduct current, high-level research in the field — many with the help of undergraduates. 

As a BSI student, you’ll choose one of two paths: Information Analysis or User Experience Design. For more about those, see our curriculum page.

BSI graduates leave the program with a deep understanding of both data and technology, and how to use these tools to meet real-world needs — a combination highly sought after in today’s job market. Our students earn jobs at the best companies and organizations in the world, with 98% of graduates working in their field of choice and an average starting salary of $90,000. These jobs are fun, too ⁠⁠— 98% of our graduates also report high job satisfaction.

For more about the kinds of jobs you’ll be qualified to do, see our career outcomes page.

And if you’d like to learn more about the program, don’t forget to sign up for our interest list!

Sign up for our interest list and receive:

  • Invitations to exclusive information sessions and events 
  • The opportunity to chat with current students 
  • More in-depth information about the BSI program 
  • Tips and advice for creating a successful application 
  • Reminders for important deadlines

U-M School of Information welcomes sophomores starting fall 2025

The expanded BSI program offers deeper engagement with the UMSI community and curriculum.