Computer & Information Sciences at College of Western Idaho
What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what College of Western Idaho. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of Western Idaho is in Nampa, ID.
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Online Class Availability at College of Western Idaho
Online coursework is an option at College of Western Idaho. Among 11,015 students, 2,529 (23%) studied exclusively online and 2,535 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at College of Western Idaho
These rankings give you a sense of how College of Western Idaho’s Computer & Information Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Idaho | #3 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #5 of 10 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #8 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #36 of 56 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #373 of 1,600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #896 of 1,619 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from College of Western Idaho
Graduates of College of Western Idaho’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 | $38,470 |
| 2 years | $34,908 |
| 3 years | $40,730 |
| 4 years | $45,964 |
| 5 years | $50,466 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from College of Western Idaho earn a median of $45,964, compared with $42,155 for all College of Western Idaho graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from College of Western Idaho stands at $12,404.
Best-Paid Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Computer & Information Sciences program at College of Western Idaho work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying 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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