Computer & Information Sciences at Tennessee Technological University
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what Tennessee Technological University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tennessee Technological University is located in Cookeville, TN.
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Online Class Availability at Tennessee Technological University
Distance learning is available at Tennessee Technological University. Among 10,511 students, 1,033 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,063 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Tennessee Technological University
Use these rankings to compare Tennessee Technological University’s Computer & Information Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #8 of 31 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #16 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #113 of 409 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #237 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #703 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #823 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Tennessee Technological University
Students who complete Tennessee Technological 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 | $63,852 |
| 2 years | $59,688 |
| 3 years | $67,150 |
| 4 years | $78,615 |
| 5 years | $92,817 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn a median of $78,615, compared with $56,495 for all Tennessee Technological University graduates — about 39% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Tennessee Technological University is $18,605.
Best-Paid Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Computer & Information Sciences program at Tennessee Technological University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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