Computer & Information Sciences at Essex County College
If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, consider the program at Essex County College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Essex County College sits in Newark, NJ.
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Online & Distance Learning at Essex County College
Online coursework is an option at Essex County College. Of 7,026 students, 706 (10%) studied exclusively online and 2,173 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Essex County College
Graduates of Essex County 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 |
|---|---|
| 4 years | $47,579 |
| 5 years | $68,836 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Essex County College earn a median of $47,579, compared with $39,443 for all Essex County College graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Computer & Information Sciences program at Essex County 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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