Computer & Information Sciences at James Madison University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer & Information Sciences, consider the program at James Madison University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
James Madison University is located in Harrisonburg, VA.
Featured schools near , edit
Online & Distance Learning at James Madison University
Online coursework is an option at James Madison University. Among 22,740 students, 968 (4%) studied exclusively online and 6,368 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at James Madison University
These rankings give you a sense of how James Madison University’s Computer & Information Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #3 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 409 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #25 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #322 of 404 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1145 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from James Madison University
Graduates of James Madison 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 | $71,710 |
| 2 years | $72,471 |
| 3 years | $84,388 |
| 4 years | $96,782 |
| 5 years | $110,484 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from James Madison University take home a median $96,782, compared with $63,974 for all James Madison University graduates — about 51% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from James Madison University stands at $21,248.
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at James Madison University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.