Information Technology at Northern Virginia Community College
If you plan to study Information Technology, consider the program at Northern Virginia Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northern Virginia Community College sits in Annandale, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 444 information technology degrees were awarded at Northern Virginia Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Northern Virginia Community College
Many students take online classes at Northern Virginia Community College. Among 56,457 students, 12,964 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,657 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Information Technology Rankings at Northern Virginia Community College
Use these rankings to compare Northern Virginia Community College’s Information Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #3 of 14 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #3 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #10 of 142 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #34 of 140 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #58 of 637 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #113 of 630 |
Earnings for Information Technology Graduates from Northern Virginia Community College
Those who finish Northern Virginia Community College’s Information Technology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,654 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Information Technology graduates from Northern Virginia Community College stands at $11,344.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Information Technology graduates at Northern Virginia Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Information Technology graduates at Northern Virginia Community College are 25% women (113) and 75% men (331).
Information Technology Associate’s Program at Northern Virginia Community College
Among the 444 associate’s information technology degrees awarded at Northern Virginia Community College, 25% were women (113) and 75% were men (331).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Northern Virginia Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 112 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 99 |
| Black / African American | 79 |
| Asian | 115 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
| Unknown | 15 |
Minority students account for 69% of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Northern Virginia Community College, higher than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Information Technology Concentrations at Northern Virginia Community College
This Information Technology program at Northern Virginia Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & IS Security | 444 |
Top-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Students who finish Information Technology program at Northern Virginia Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Information Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.