Computer & Information Sciences at Saginaw Valley State University
If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what Saginaw Valley State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Saginaw Valley State University sits in University Center, MI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Saginaw Valley State University
Many students take online classes at Saginaw Valley State University. Among 6,822 students, 485 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,640 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Saginaw Valley State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Saginaw Valley State University’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #17 of 40 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #21 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #107 of 220 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #117 of 217 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #759 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #850 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University
Students who complete Saginaw Valley State 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 | $61,415 |
| 2 years | $61,012 |
| 3 years | $70,576 |
| 4 years | $75,717 |
| 5 years | $84,503 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Saginaw Valley State University report median earnings of $75,717, compared with $56,617 for all Saginaw Valley State University graduates — about 34% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Saginaw Valley State University comes in at $26,250.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Computer & Information Sciences program at Saginaw Valley State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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