Computer & Information Sciences at Florida Atlantic University
If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, consider the program at Florida Atlantic University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Florida Atlantic University is located in Boca Raton, FL.
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Online Class Availability at Florida Atlantic University
Many students take online classes at Florida Atlantic University. Of 31,607 students, 6,454 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,611 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Florida Atlantic University
Rankings can help you compare Florida Atlantic University’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #14 of 59 |
| Best Value | Florida | #15 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #78 of 409 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #116 of 404 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #328 of 1,600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #555 of 1,619 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #14 of 59 |
| Best Value | Florida | #15 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #78 of 409 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #116 of 404 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #328 of 1,600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #555 of 1,619 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Florida Atlantic University
Those who finish Florida Atlantic University’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,717 |
| 2 years | $51,794 |
| 3 years | $66,432 |
| 4 years | $76,851 |
| 5 years | $87,918 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Florida Atlantic University take home a median $76,851, compared with $57,371 for all Florida Atlantic University graduates — about 34% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Florida Atlantic University is $18,337.
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Computer & Information Sciences program at Florida Atlantic University go on to a range of careers. Below are 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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