Computer & Information Sciences at Laurel Ridge Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what Laurel Ridge Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Laurel Ridge Community College sits in Middletown, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Laurel Ridge Community College
Online coursework is an option at Laurel Ridge Community College. Among 5,902 students, 1,469 (25%) studied exclusively online and 1,545 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Laurel Ridge Community College
Rankings can help you compare Laurel Ridge Community College’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #4 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #18 of 40 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #60 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #115 of 409 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #166 of 1,600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #708 of 1,619 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Laurel Ridge Community College
Those who finish Laurel Ridge Community 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 | $25,409 |
| 2 years | $35,954 |
| 3 years | $38,348 |
| 4 years | $42,940 |
| 5 years | $54,804 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Laurel Ridge Community College report median earnings of $42,940, compared with $39,485 for all Laurel Ridge Community College graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Computer & Information Sciences program at Laurel Ridge Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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