Computer & Information Sciences at Central Washington University
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, consider the program at Central Washington University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Central Washington University is in Ellensburg, WA.
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Online Class Availability at Central Washington University
Many students take online classes at Central Washington University. Of 10,811 students, 2,377 (22%) studied exclusively online and 3,856 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Central Washington University
These rankings give you a sense of how Central Washington University’s Computer & Information Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #31 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #32 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #124 of 239 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #161 of 235 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #767 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #862 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Central Washington University
Graduates of Central Washington 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 | $56,631 |
| 2 years | $48,710 |
| 3 years | $58,376 |
| 4 years | $72,446 |
| 5 years | $82,159 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Central Washington University report median earnings of $72,446, compared with $54,307 for all Central Washington University graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Central Washington University stands at $21,938.
Best-Paid Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Central Washington University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, 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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