Computer & Information Sciences at Grinnell College
If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, consider the program at Grinnell College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Grinnell College is located in Grinnell, IA.
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Online Class Availability at Grinnell College
Grinnell College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Grinnell College
Use these rankings to compare Grinnell College’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 137 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #8 of 19 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #61 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #75 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #782 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Grinnell College
Students who complete Grinnell 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 | $70,658 |
| 2 years | $91,744 |
| 4 years | $106,113 |
| 5 years | $122,922 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Grinnell College take home a median $106,113, compared with $64,044 for all Grinnell College graduates — about 66% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Grinnell College is $16,375.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Computer & Information Sciences program at Grinnell College work across a variety of fields. Here are 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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