Computer and Information Sciences at Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 86 graduates a year
Central Piedmont Community College graduates in computer and information sciences earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Central Piedmont Community College Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 43 colleges reporting computer and information sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $85,543 | $75,330 | #2 | — |
| 2 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $83,720 | $86,528 | #1 | $58,750 |
| 3 | Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA | $80,473 | $73,278 | #3 | — |
| 4 | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT | $75,197 | $71,269 | #4 | $57,428 |
| 5 | Davis Technical College Kaysville, UT | $71,467 | $67,734 | #9 | — |
| 6 | Bunker Hill Community College Boston, MA | $70,628 | $62,195 | #12 | — |
| 7 | Colorado State University Global Aurora, CO | $69,786 | $65,264 | #11 | $61,737 |
| 8 | Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC | $66,379 | $71,234 | #5 | $55,264 |
| 9 | Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | $65,250 | $69,450 | #6 | — |
| 10 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $65,112 | $59,290 | #16 | — |
| 11 | Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH | $64,004 | $68,302 | #8 | — |
| 12 | Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC | $61,412 | $65,904 | #10 | — |
| 13 | Gateway Community and Technical College Florence, KY | $60,652 | $68,676 | #7 | $45,428 |
| 14 | Front Range Community College Westminster, CO | $59,741 | $55,870 | #21 | $45,174 |
| 15 | Cape Fear Community College Wilmington, NC | $57,650 | $61,867 | #13 | — |
Other Computer and Information Sciences Credentials at Central Piedmont Community College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $40,854 | $69,094 | — |
Other Majors at Central Piedmont Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $55,919 | — | #88 of 319 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,147 | — | #125 of 176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $44,023 | — | #50 of 101 |
| Legal Support Services | — | $44,012 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $42,770 | — | #83 of 120 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $40,376 | — | #18 of 104 |
| Precision Metal Working | $39,989 | — | #321 of 365 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $39,933 | — | #13 of 26 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $38,607 | — | #151 of 637 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $36,697 | — | #34 of 42 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $36,301 | — | #23 of 23 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $35,809 | $31,360 | #132 of 332 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $33,718 | — | #24 of 40 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Piedmont Community College computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $61,412 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Piedmont Community College rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 43 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Central Piedmont Community College ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Central Piedmont Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for computer and information sciences ($50,984).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.