Computer and Information Sciences at Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 158 graduates a year
Northern Virginia Community College graduates in computer and information sciences earn 28% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Northern Virginia 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 |
Other Computer and Information Sciences Credentials at Northern Virginia Community College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $39,679 | $67,847 | $9,052 |
Other Majors at Northern Virginia Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $80,537 | $34,867 | #17 of 54 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $70,726 | — | #4 of 226 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $69,023 | — | #7 of 101 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $62,082 | — | #104 of 290 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $58,142 | $35,887 | #72 of 319 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,907 | $47,527 | #34 of 120 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,886 | $24,353 | #39 of 100 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $32,486 | $24,012 | #27 of 59 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $29,751 | — | #33 of 40 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Virginia Community College computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $65,112 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Virginia Community College rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 43 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Northern Virginia Community College ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #16 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Northern Virginia Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% 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.