Computer & Information Sciences at Northern Virginia Community College
Northern Virginia Community College is located in Annandale, Virginia and has a total student population of 52,873.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Computer & Information Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
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Northern Virginia Community College Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Computer & Information Sciences (Less Than 1 Year)
- Associate’s Degree in Computer & Information Sciences
Online Classes Are Available at Northern Virginia Community College
Don't have the time or the flexibility in your schedule to take traditional classes? Online courses may be the perfect solution for you. They allow independent learners to study when and where they want to while offering the rigor of in-person classes.
Are you one of the many who prefer to take online classes? Northern Virginia Community College offers distance education options for computer and information sciences at the following degree levels:
- Associate’s Degree
Northern Virginia Community College Computer & Information Sciences Rankings
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Computer & Information Sciences Student Demographics at Northern Virginia Community College
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer and information sciences majors at Northern Virginia Community College.
Northern Virginia Community College Computer & Information Sciences Associate’s Program
Northern Virginia Community College does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in computer and information sciences graduates 29% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Northern Virginia Community College with a associate's in computer and information sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 320 |
| Black or African American | 210 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 175 |
| White | 328 |
| International Students | 46 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 67 |
Concentrations Within Computer & Information Sciences
Computer & Information Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Northern Virginia Community College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 505 |
| Information Technology | 345 |
| Computer Science | 296 |
Related Majors
- Science Technologies / Technicians
- Engineering Technologies
- Architecture & Related Services
- Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
- Engineering
Careers That Computer & Information Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in computer and information sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for VA, the home state for Northern Virginia Community College.
| Occupation | Jobs in VA | Average Salary in VA |
|---|---|---|
| Software Applications Developers | 38,110 | $113,690 |
| Systems Software Developers | 27,800 | $119,860 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 26,800 | $102,290 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 19,880 | $58,290 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 18,520 | $93,860 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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