Computer & Information Sciences at Portland Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer & Information Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Portland Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Portland Community College sits in Portland, OR.
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Studying Online at Portland Community College
Many students take online classes at Portland Community College. Of 20,861 students, 8,399 (40%) studied exclusively online and 6,481 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Portland Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Portland Community College’s Computer & Information Sciences program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oregon | #6 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #7 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #103 of 239 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #103 of 235 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #494 of 1,600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #647 of 1,619 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Portland Community College
Graduates of Portland Community College’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,864 |
| 2 years | $45,829 |
| 3 years | $48,141 |
| 4 years | $56,382 |
| 5 years | $59,757 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Portland Community College take home a median $56,382, compared with $44,579 for all Portland Community College graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Portland Community College is $23,910.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Computer & Information Sciences program at Portland Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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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