Computer & Information Sciences at Northern Virginia Community College
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what Northern Virginia Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northern Virginia Community College is in Annandale, VA.
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Online Class Availability at Northern Virginia Community College
Many students take online classes at Northern Virginia Community College. Of 56,457 students, 12,964 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,657 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Northern Virginia Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Northern Virginia Community College’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #8 of 40 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #8 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 409 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #104 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #209 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #283 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Northern Virginia Community College
Graduates of Northern Virginia Community College’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 | $34,315 |
| 2 years | $33,382 |
| 3 years | $56,920 |
| 4 years | $70,984 |
| 5 years | $76,453 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Northern Virginia Community College report median earnings of $70,984, compared with $51,457 for all Northern Virginia Community College graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Northern Virginia Community College stands at $12,264.
Best-Paid Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Computer & Information Sciences program at Northern Virginia Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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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