Computer & Information Sciences at Central Piedmont Community College
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what Central Piedmont Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Central Piedmont Community College is in Charlotte, NC.
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Studying Online at Central Piedmont Community College
Distance learning is available at Central Piedmont Community College. Of 20,375 students, 7,476 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,677 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Central Piedmont Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Central Piedmont Community College’s Computer & Information Sciences program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #2 of 61 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #10 of 62 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #10 of 1,600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #50 of 409 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #324 of 1,619 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Central Piedmont Community College
Those who finish Central Piedmont Community College’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,436 |
| 2 years | $42,044 |
| 3 years | $37,155 |
| 4 years | $49,656 |
| 5 years | $58,530 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Central Piedmont Community College earn a median of $49,656, compared with $38,754 for all Central Piedmont Community College graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Central Piedmont Community College comes in at $10,456.
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Central Piedmont Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences graduates, 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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