Computer & Information Sciences at Northern Kentucky University
If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what Northern Kentucky University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northern Kentucky University is in Highland Heights, KY.
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Online Class Availability at Northern Kentucky University
Many students take online classes at Northern Kentucky University. Among 15,347 students, 6,624 (43%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,682 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Northern Kentucky University
Use these rankings to compare Northern Kentucky University’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #10 of 31 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #16 of 31 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #114 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #147 of 409 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #315 of 1,600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #861 of 1,619 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Northern Kentucky University
Students who complete Northern Kentucky 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 | $52,854 |
| 2 years | $54,363 |
| 3 years | $66,724 |
| 4 years | $70,643 |
| 5 years | $83,762 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Northern Kentucky University report median earnings of $70,643, compared with $63,438 for all Northern Kentucky University graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Northern Kentucky University is $26,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Northern Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. Below are 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
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