Information Technology at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
If you are interested in studying Information Technology, you may want to check out the program at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is in Martinsburg, WV.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 62 information technology graduations were recorded at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College.
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Studying Online at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Many students take online classes at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. Among 4,203 students, 771 (18%) studied exclusively online and 908 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Information Technology Rankings at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Blue Ridge Community and Technical College’s Information Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 140 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #22 of 630 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #38 of 142 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #235 of 637 |
Earnings for Information Technology Graduates from Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Students who complete Blue Ridge Community and Technical College’s Information Technology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,816 |
| 2 years | $30,366 |
| 4 years | $49,343 |
| 5 years | $62,573 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Information Technology graduates from Blue Ridge Community and Technical College report median earnings of $49,343, compared with $40,174 for all Blue Ridge Community and Technical College graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Information Technology graduates from Blue Ridge Community and Technical College stands at $16,399.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Information Technology graduates at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Information Technology graduates at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College are 10% women (6) and 90% men (56).
Information Technology Associate’s Program at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Of the 28 associate’s information technology graduates at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, 4% were women (1) and 96% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 39% of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, lower than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Information Technology Concentrations at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
This Information Technology program at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| System, Networking & LAN/WAN | 5 |
| Computer & IS Security | 57 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Information Technology program at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Information Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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