Computer & Information Sciences at Carleton College
If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what Carleton College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Carleton College sits in Northfield, MN.
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Online Class Availability at Carleton College
Carleton College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Carleton College
Rankings can help you compare Carleton College’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #2 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 137 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #41 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #81 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #128 of 135 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1340 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Carleton College
Graduates of Carleton College’s Computer & Information Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $76,876 |
| 2 years | $76,460 |
| 3 years | $101,936 |
| 4 years | $116,048 |
| 5 years | $121,569 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Carleton College report median earnings of $116,048, compared with $85,081 for all Carleton College graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Carleton College stands at $18,233.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Carleton College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| 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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