Careers
Careers in Information
Explore how iSchool students and graduates build careers in design, data, AI, libraries, archives, research, and public service.
- Career Paths
- Outcomes
- Services
- Alumni Stories
Careers at the iSchool
Information Is Everything
Information systems and technologies are fundamentally shaping the behaviors of individuals, organizations, and society, impacting how we connect, learn and develop new knowledge, conduct business, engage with culture, participate in government, and more.
At the iSchool, students build the skills to design better experiences, manage complex information, develop emerging technologies, and lead in organizations where information drives impact.
That breadth is reflected in the careers our graduates pursue across design, AI, libraries, archives, digital strategy, public service, health, research, and organizational leadership.
The sections below show how one field can lead to many kinds of work, from product design and technical strategy to archives, libraries, research, and public-sector leadership.
Career Outcomes
Outcomes That Reflect a Wide-Ranging Field
Our graduates are building careers across technology, education, government, consulting, and cultural institutions. The 2024 First Destination Survey shows strong outcomes for students entering a broad and evolving information workforce.
86.36%
Response Rate
77.33%
Success Rate
$79,266
Average Salary for Master's Graduates
111
Respondents Reporting Employment
Top Reported Industries
- Technology, Engineering, and Science — 25 reported roles
- Education — 12 reported roles
- Government — 9 reported roles
- Natural Resources, Energy, and Utilities — 3 reported roles
- Consulting and Financial Services — additional reported placements
Sample Employers
- University of Texas at Austin
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Austin Public Library
- Microsoft
- Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
- University of Texas Libraries
- Texas Department of Information Resources
Sample positions and salaries from the 2024 outcomes report include Product Designer ($140,000), UX Design Lead ($130,000), Machine Learning Engineer ($120,000), UX Researcher ($108,000), Usability Designer ($105,000), Digital Photographs Archivist ($50,000), Learning Commons Librarian ($55,100), and Librarian I ($59,259.20).
Career Pathways
One Field. Many Career Paths.
Information work is not confined to a single industry or job title. iSchool graduates move into design, AI, archives, research, libraries, digital strategy, and public service by pairing technical fluency with a strong understanding of people, systems, and institutions.
UX Design and Research
Graduates shape interfaces, study user needs, and improve how people move through digital products, systems, and services.
Data Science and AI
Graduates build data-driven systems, apply machine learning, and translate complex technical work into practical organizational outcomes.
Archives, Records, and Cultural Heritage
Graduates preserve records, manage collections, and support access to institutional and community memory through heritage work.
Librarianship
Graduates support teaching, collections, public services, and community access through academic and public library work.
Doctoral Alumni
Graduates from the PhD program build careers in research, scholarship, teaching, and academic leadership across the information field.
the Career Development Team
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Rachel Konakci
Assistant Director of Career Development
Career Support
Walk-in Hours
- Graduate Students Tuesdays, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in UTA
- Undergraduate Students Wednesdays, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in FAC
