Computer & Information Sciences at Northern Essex Community College
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Northern Essex Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northern Essex Community College is located in Haverhill, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northern Essex Community College
Many students take online classes at Northern Essex Community College. Among 4,721 students, 999 (21%) studied exclusively online and 1,544 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Northern Essex Community College
Use these rankings to compare Northern Essex Community College’s Computer & Information Sciences program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #2 of 49 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #2 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #31 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #62 of 102 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #67 of 1,600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #746 of 1,619 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Northern Essex Community College
Students who complete Northern Essex 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 | $41,228 |
| 3 years | $50,699 |
| 4 years | $50,853 |
| 5 years | $56,958 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Northern Essex Community College take home a median $50,853, compared with $45,740 for all Northern Essex Community College graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Northern Essex Community College comes in at $15,625.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Computer & Information Sciences program at Northern Essex Community College work across a variety of fields. 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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