Computer & Information Sciences at Piedmont Technical College
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Piedmont Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Piedmont Technical College sits in Greenwood, SC.
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Studying Online at Piedmont Technical College
Distance learning is available at Piedmont Technical College. Of 5,143 students, 2,154 (42%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,643 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Piedmont Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Piedmont Technical College’s Computer & Information Sciences program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #14 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #24 of 32 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #208 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #327 of 409 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #720 of 1,600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1410 of 1,619 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Piedmont Technical College
Students who complete Piedmont Technical 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 | $31,638 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $22,664 |
| 4 years | $32,489 |
| 5 years | $29,262 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Piedmont Technical College earn a median of $32,489, compared with $38,261 for all Piedmont Technical College graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Computer & Information Sciences program at Piedmont Technical College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences graduates, 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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