Computer & Information Sciences at Mountwest Community and Technical College
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Mountwest Community and Technical College is in Huntington, WV.
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Studying Online at Mountwest Community and Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Mountwest Community and Technical College. Of 1,520 students, 225 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 764 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Mountwest Community and Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Mountwest Community and Technical College’s Computer & Information Sciences program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #6 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #13 of 17 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #165 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #356 of 409 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #557 of 1,600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1467 of 1,619 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Mountwest Community and Technical College
Those who finish Mountwest Community and Technical College’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,606 |
| 3 years | $22,461 |
| 4 years | $28,923 |
| 5 years | $33,320 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Mountwest Community and Technical College report median earnings of $28,923, compared with $26,392 for all Mountwest Community and Technical College graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Computer & Information Sciences program at Mountwest Community and Technical College go on to a range of careers. Here 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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