Computer & Information Sciences at East Carolina University
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, consider the program at East Carolina University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
East Carolina University is located in Greenville, NC.
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Studying Online at East Carolina University
Online coursework is an option at East Carolina University. Among 26,940 students, 8,356 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,786 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at East Carolina University
Rankings can help you compare East Carolina University’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #13 of 62 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #49 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #88 of 409 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #270 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #599 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #941 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from East Carolina University
Graduates of East Carolina 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 | $58,034 |
| 2 years | $63,191 |
| 3 years | $72,031 |
| 4 years | $86,337 |
| 5 years | $93,805 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from East Carolina University earn a median of $86,337, compared with $61,153 for all East Carolina University graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from East Carolina University comes in at $26,962.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at East Carolina University pursue many career paths. 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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