Computer & Information Sciences at Lone Star College System
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Lone Star College System. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lone Star College System sits in The Woodlands, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Lone Star College System
Online coursework is an option at Lone Star College System. Of 73,077 students, 23,040 (32%) studied exclusively online and 18,639 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Lone Star College System
Use these rankings to compare Lone Star College System’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #23 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #35 of 160 |
| Best Value | Texas | #41 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #59 of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #407 of 1,600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #470 of 1,619 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Lone Star College System
Students who complete Lone Star College System’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 | $32,720 |
| 2 years | $44,170 |
| 3 years | $43,479 |
| 4 years | $44,426 |
| 5 years | $48,951 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Lone Star College System earn a median of $44,426, compared with $42,254 for all Lone Star College System graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Lone Star College System stands at $12,500.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Lone Star College System work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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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