Computer & Information Sciences at Auburn University
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, consider the program at Auburn University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Auburn University is located in Auburn, AL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Auburn University
Distance learning is available at Auburn University. Of 34,145 students, 3,255 (10%) studied exclusively online and 10,871 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Auburn University
Use these rankings to compare Auburn University’s Computer & Information Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #2 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #18 of 409 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #23 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #113 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #346 of 404 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1244 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Auburn University
Students who complete Auburn University’s Computer & Information Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,372 |
| 2 years | $53,358 |
| 3 years | $64,421 |
| 4 years | $87,874 |
| 5 years | $104,342 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Auburn University report median earnings of $87,874, compared with $71,277 for all Auburn University graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Auburn University comes in at $25,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Computer & Information Sciences program at Auburn University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Computer & Information Sciences 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 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
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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