Computer Science at Northern Virginia Community College
If you are interested in studying Computer Science, consider the program at Northern Virginia Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northern Virginia Community College sits in Annandale, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 325 computer science degrees were granted at Northern Virginia Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Northern Virginia Community College
Online coursework is an option 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 Science Rankings at Northern Virginia Community College
Use these rankings to compare Northern Virginia Community College’s Computer Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #3 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 111 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #4 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #21 of 111 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #76 of 635 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #134 of 637 |
Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Northern Virginia Community College
Those who finish Northern Virginia Community College’s Computer Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,274 |
| 3 years | $69,522 |
| 4 years | $81,847 |
| 5 years | $85,960 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Science graduates from Northern Virginia Community College report median earnings of $81,847, compared with $51,457 for all Northern Virginia Community College graduates — about 59% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer Science graduates from Northern Virginia Community College stands at $13,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Computer Science graduates at Northern Virginia Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at Northern Virginia Community College are 26% women (86) and 74% men (239).
Computer Science Associate’s Program at Northern Virginia Community College
Among the 325 associate’s computer science degrees awarded at Northern Virginia Community College, 26% were women (86) and 74% were men (239).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science associate’s degree recipients at Northern Virginia Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 78 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 53 |
| Black / African American | 36 |
| Asian | 102 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
| International (Nonresident) | 33 |
| Unknown | 10 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 63% of Computer Science associate’s degree recipients at Northern Virginia Community College, above the national average of 57%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Northern Virginia Community College
This Computer Science program at Northern Virginia Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 325 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates
Graduates of the Computer Science program at Northern Virginia Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Computer Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| 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 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.