Computer & Information Sciences at Prairie View A & M University
If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, consider the program at Prairie View A & M University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Prairie View A & M University is in Prairie View, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Prairie View A & M University
Online coursework is an option at Prairie View A & M University. Among 9,922 students, 842 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,280 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Prairie View A & M University
Rankings can help you compare Prairie View A & M University’s Computer & Information Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #63 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #69 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #101 of 160 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #102 of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #855 of 1,600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1087 of 1,619 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Prairie View A & M University
Graduates of Prairie View A & M University’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,439 |
| 2 years | $63,005 |
| 3 years | $78,974 |
| 4 years | $80,128 |
| 5 years | $83,934 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Prairie View A & M University take home a median $80,128, compared with $52,084 for all Prairie View A & M University graduates — about 54% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Prairie View A & M University comes in at $28,064.
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Computer & Information Sciences program at Prairie View A & M University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Computer & Information Sciences graduates, 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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