Computer & Information Sciences at Vassar College
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Vassar College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Vassar College is located in Poughkeepsie, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Vassar College
Vassar College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Vassar College
Use these rankings to compare Vassar College’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #8 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #21 of 277 |
| Best Value | New York | #92 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #97 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #250 of 273 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1533 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Vassar College
Those who finish Vassar 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 | $64,930 |
| 2 years | $69,535 |
| 3 years | $93,622 |
| 4 years | $110,844 |
| 5 years | $115,240 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Vassar College earn a median of $110,844, compared with $63,154 for all Vassar College graduates — about 76% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Vassar College comes in at $17,037.
Best-Paid Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Vassar College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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