Computer & Information Sciences at South Texas College
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what South Texas College. Get started with the following essential facts.
South Texas College is in McAllen, TX.
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Studying Online at South Texas College
Distance learning is available at South Texas College. Of 27,431 students, 6,291 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,286 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at South Texas College
Rankings can help you compare South Texas College’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #7 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #9 of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #107 of 1,600 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #7 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #9 of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #107 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from South Texas College
Those who finish South Texas 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 | $35,074 |
| 2 years | $30,876 |
| 3 years | $19,491 |
| 4 years | $32,960 |
| 5 years | $32,923 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from South Texas College earn a median of $32,960, compared with $33,336 for all South Texas College graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from South Texas College is $6,967.
Best-Paid Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Computer & Information Sciences program at South Texas College work across a variety of fields. Here 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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