Computer & Information Sciences at Jefferson State Community College
If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Jefferson State Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Jefferson State Community College is located in Birmingham, AL.
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Online Class Availability at Jefferson State Community College
Distance learning is available at Jefferson State Community College. Of 9,240 students, 3,199 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,085 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Jefferson State Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Jefferson State Community College’s Computer & Information Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #7 of 27 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #7 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #135 of 409 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #145 of 404 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #464 of 1,600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #813 of 1,619 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Jefferson State Community College
Students who complete Jefferson State Community College’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,680 |
| 2 years | $44,032 |
| 3 years | $47,360 |
| 4 years | $52,726 |
| 5 years | $54,123 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Jefferson State Community College take home a median $52,726, compared with $41,713 for all Jefferson State Community College graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Jefferson State Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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