Computer and Information Sciences at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 155 graduates a year
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College graduates in computer and information sciences earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Rowan-Cabarrus 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 | — |
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| 30 | Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-salem, NC | $47,420 | $50,888 | #27 | — |
| 31 | Bridgerland Technical College Logan, UT | $47,272 | $44,803 | #36 | $30,139 |
| 32 | Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE | $46,455 | $48,013 | #31 | — |
| 33 | Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Salisbury, NC | $43,739 | $46,938 | #32 | $34,853 |
| 34 | Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Elizabethtown, KY | $43,488 | $49,242 | #30 | — |
| 35 | Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX | $43,120 | $43,840 | #37 | — |
| 36 | Virginia Western Community College Roanoke, VA | $43,004 | $39,159 | #40 | — |
Other Majors at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $62,881 | — | #19 of 226 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $60,077 | — | #275 of 757 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,642 | $46,993 | #83 of 176 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $45,203 | — | #22 of 332 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $41,790 | $24,848 | #87 of 120 |
| Precision Metal Working | $40,176 | — | #319 of 365 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $38,403 | $26,220 | #158 of 496 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $30,994 | $24,497 | #30 of 40 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $28,595 | $22,578 | #337 of 1025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rowan-Cabarrus Community College computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,853 one year after graduating and $43,739 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rowan-Cabarrus Community College rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 43 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College ranks #33 by median pay four years after graduation, and #32 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less 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.