Computer & Information Sciences at Radford University
If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what Radford University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Radford University is in Radford, VA.
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Online Class Availability at Radford University
Online coursework is an option at Radford University. Of 7,812 students, 1,759 (23%) studied exclusively online and 3,307 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Radford University
These rankings give you a sense of how Radford University’s Computer & Information Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #20 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #30 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #284 of 409 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #295 of 404 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1024 of 1,600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1291 of 1,619 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Radford University
Students who complete Radford 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 | $55,805 |
| 2 years | $58,728 |
| 3 years | $69,169 |
| 4 years | $79,488 |
| 5 years | $93,224 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Radford University report median earnings of $79,488, compared with $55,129 for all Radford University graduates — about 44% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Radford University stands at $26,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Computer & Information Sciences program at Radford University go on to a range of careers. 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
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