Computer and Information Sciences at Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN · Associate's Degree · about 59 graduates a year
Volunteer State Community College graduates in computer and information sciences earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Volunteer State Community College Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 122 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 | Montgomery College Rockville, MD | $85,438 | $74,982 | #6 | — |
| 2 | Howard Community College Columbia, MD | $80,840 | $70,947 | #12 | — |
| 3 | College of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD | $80,349 | $70,516 | #14 | — |
| 4 | Community College of Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $79,144 | $69,458 | #16 | — |
| 5 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $77,248 | $78,539 | #3 | $49,032 |
| 6 | Middlesex Community College Bedford, MA | $76,680 | $67,525 | #18 | — |
| 7 | Park University Parkville, MO | $75,902 | $81,383 | #1 | — |
| 8 | Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC | $74,241 | $79,671 | #2 | $48,280 |
| 9 | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT | $74,200 | $70,324 | #15 | $55,961 |
| 10 | Chemeketa Community College Salem, OR | $73,427 | $73,860 | #9 | — |
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| 100 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus Vineland, NJ | $46,180 | $40,531 | #114 | — |
| 101 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus Sewell, NJ | $46,180 | $40,531 | #115 | — |
| 102 | Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner, MA | $45,678 | $40,224 | #116 | $38,975 |
| 103 | Volunteer State Community College Gallatin, TN | $45,407 | $49,602 | #86 | $35,042 |
| 104 | Davidson-Davie Community College Thomasville, NC | $45,220 | $48,527 | #91 | $35,638 |
| 105 | Western Technical College El Paso, TX | $45,057 | $45,810 | #100 | $35,577 |
| 106 | Western Technical College El Paso, TX | $45,057 | $45,810 | #101 | $35,577 |
Other Majors at Volunteer State Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $54,956 | $47,716 | #488 of 560 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,909 | $40,513 | #145 of 547 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $51,709 | $45,598 | #112 of 476 |
| Education | $45,014 | — | #9 of 31 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,145 | $26,355 | #460 of 947 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $33,013 | — | #122 of 124 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Volunteer State Community College computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,042 one year after graduating and $45,407 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Volunteer State Community College rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 122 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Volunteer State Community College ranks #103 by median pay four years after graduation, and #86 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Volunteer State Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($54,246), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,500.
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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.