General Computer Science at Western Nevada College
If you plan to study General Computer Science, you may want to check out the program at Western Nevada College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Nevada College is located in Carson City, NV.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 general computer science degrees were awarded at Western Nevada College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Nevada College
Online coursework is an option at Western Nevada College. Of 4,284 students, 1,031 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 876 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Computer Science graduates at Western Nevada College, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Computer Science graduates at Western Nevada College are 27% women (3) and 73% men (8).
General Computer Science Associate’s Program at Western Nevada College
Among the 7 associate’s general computer science degrees awarded at Western Nevada College, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Computer Science associate’s degree recipients at Western Nevada College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of General Computer Science associate’s degree recipients at Western Nevada College, lower than the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Computer Science Graduates
Graduates of the General Computer Science program at Western Nevada College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Computer Science 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 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
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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